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1. consciousness
noun. ['ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs'] an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation.
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- consciousness (English)
- -ness (English)
- conscious (English)
- conscius (Latin)
2. self-consciousness
noun. ['ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnʃəsnəs'] embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you.
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3. self-consciousness
noun. ['ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnʃəsnəs'] self-awareness plus the additional realization that others are similarly aware of you.
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4. consciousness-altering_drug
noun. a drug that can produce mood changes and distorted perceptions.