knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts; remained conscious during the operation; conscious of his faults; became conscious that he was being followed'

intentionally conceived; a conscious effort to speak more slowly; a conscious policy

[ Syn: witting ]

(followed by `of') showing realization or recognition of something; few voters seem conscious of the issue's importance; conscious of having succeeded; the careful tread of one conscious of his alcoholic load- Thomas Hardy