“Conscience” vs. “Conscious”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 7, 2023
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The difference between “conscience” and “conscious”
- Conscience is related to morality and ethical decision-making, while consciousness is related to awareness and wakefulness.
- Conscience is an internal sense, while consciousness can refer to external and internal states of awareness.
- While consciousness can be altered or diminished through various means, such as sleep or drugs, a person's conscience is generally considered to be an inherent and unchanging aspect of their personality.
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What is the definition of “conscience” and “conscious”?
Conscience
- Conscience is a person's moral sense of right and wrong.
- It is a sense of guilt or responsibility for one's actions when they go against this moral sense.
- Conscience is often seen as a guide for ethical behavior.
Conscious
- Conscious refers to a state of awareness or being awake.
- It can also refer to being aware of one's thoughts, feelings, and surroundings.
- Consciousness can vary in levels of intensity and focus.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Conscious” is the more popular variant on the web.
Conscience
184,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- My conscience wouldn't allow me to cheat on the exam.
- He suffered from a guilty conscience after lying to his friend.
- She always follows her conscience, even when it's difficult.
More popular
Conscious
392,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- I am conscious of the fact that I need to get more exercise.
- He was barely conscious when the ambulance arrived.
- She made a conscious effort to be more polite to her coworkers.
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