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unconscious action
[/ʌnˈkɒnʃəs ˈækʃən/]
noun
pl: unconscious actions
ação inconsciente
1.
An action or behavior performed without conscious awareness or deliberate intention
Biting your nails is often an unconscious action done without realizing it.
Roer as unhas é frequentemente uma ação inconsciente feita sem perceber.
2.
A reflex or automatic behavior driven by the subconscious mind
His nervous habits were unconscious actions triggered by stress.
Seus hábitos nervosos eram ações inconscientes desencadeadas pelo estresse.
Synonyms
automatic action
reflex action
involuntary action
instinctive behavior
subconscious behavior
Antonyms
conscious action
deliberate action
intentional action
voluntary action
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ação inconsciente
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
ação inconsciente
Standard European Portuguese usage
General Brazilian
gesto automático
Alternative colloquial term emphasizing automatic nature
Related Idioms & Phrases
do something on autopilot
act without thinking
second nature
force of habit
without batting an eyelid
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