What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
inconscious
Example
He was so inconscious of his surroundings that he didn't even hear the phone ringing. [inconscious: adjective]
Example
The driver was in an inconscious state after the accident. [inconscious: noun]
unconscious
Example
She was unconscious for several minutes after falling down the stairs. [unconscious: adjective]
Example
The therapist helped him access his unconscious thoughts through dream analysis. [unconscious: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unconscious is more commonly used than inconscious in English, and is the preferred term in medical and psychological contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between inconscious and unconscious?
Both inconscious and unconscious are formal terms that are typically used in technical or specialized contexts, such as medicine or psychology.
