consciously

In deliberate fashion

Consciously means with awareness or deliberate intention.

To do something consciously is to do it knowingly, not by accident or habit: She consciously avoided eye contact.

The word often emphasizes that a choice was made with full awareness: He consciously decided to stay quiet.

It contrasts with unconsciously or automatically.

deliberate

deliberately

Done with intention

thoughtfully · studiously · methodically · systematically · carefully · premeditatedly · strategically · analytically · measuredly · judiciously

aware

cognizant

Conscious of facts

awake · attentive · observant · perceptive · noticing · recognizing · realizing · discerning · sensible · vigilant

mindful

mindfully

With full present awareness

reflectively · attentively · calmly · serenely · nonjudgmentally · observantly · peacefully · tranquilly · composedly · collectedly

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Opposites
awareness

consciouslyunconsciously

Without being aware

unknowingly · unwittingly · subconsciously · obliviously · unawares

intentionality

consciouslyunintentionally

Without deliberate intent

accidentally · inadvertently · unwillingly · incidentally · involuntarily

deliberation

consciouslyinvoluntarily

Without deliberate intent

instinctively · reflexively · automatically · impulsively · spontaneously

Phrases
Family

conscious, unconscious, self-conscious, subconscious, consciousness, unconsciousness, unconsciously, self-consciousness, subconsciously

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