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overconsciousness

overconsciousness noun: excessive consciousness of something.

Noun

overconsciousness (countable and uncountable, plural overconsciousnesses)

  1. Excessive consciousness of something.
    • Near-synonyms: hyperconsciousness, hyperawareness
    • At the same time, overconsciousness needs to be avoided. Breathing is a natural and automatic function that does better without constant conscious attention.2007, Paul M. Lehrer, Robert L. Woolfolk, Wesley E. Sime, Principles and Practice of Stress Management, Third Edition, page 298

Synonyms of overconsciousness

Forms of overconsciousness

pluraloverconsciousnesses

Origin of overconsciousness

From overconscious + -ness, or from over- + consciousness.

Questions about overconsciousness

What does overconsciousness mean?
Overconsciousness means excessive consciousness of something.
What part of speech is overconsciousness?
Overconsciousness is a noun.
What is the plural of overconsciousness?
The plural of overconsciousness is overconsciousnesses.

Words near overconsciousness in the dictionary

  1. overconnectivity
  2. overconscientious
  3. overconscientiousness
  4. overconscious
  5. overconsciously
  6. overconsciousness
  7. overconservatism
  8. overconservative
  9. overconservatively
  10. overconsider
  11. overconsiderate

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