Cognizant vs. Conscious

Cognizant vs. Conscious — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Cognizant and Conscious

Cognizantadjective

Aware; fully informed; having understanding of a fact

The defendant is cognizant that this is a serious charge.

Consciousadjective

Alert, awake; with one's mental faculties active.

The noise woke me, but it was another few minutes before I was fully conscious.

Cognizantadjective

(usually followed by `of') having knowledge or understanding;

our youth are cognizant of the lawI am well aware of his limitations

Consciousadjective

Aware of one's own existence; aware of one's own awareness.

Only highly intelligent beings can be fully conscious.

Consciousadjective

Aware of, sensitive to; observing and noticing, or being strongly interested in or concerned about.

I was conscious of a noise behind me.a very class-conscious analysis

Consciousadjective

Deliberate, intentional, done with awareness of what one is doing.

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Consciousadjective

Known or felt personally, internally by a person.

conscious guilt

Consciousadjective

Self-conscious.

Consciousnoun

The part of the mind that is aware of itself; the consciousness.

Consciousadjective

intentionally conceived;

a conscious effort to speak more slowlya conscious policy

Consciousadjective

knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts;

remained conscious during the operationconscious of his faultsbecame conscious that he was being followed

Consciousadjective

(followed by `of') showing realization or recognition of something;

few voters seem conscious of the issue's importanceconscious of having succeededthe careful tread of one conscious of his alcoholic load
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