semiconscious

adjective semi·con·scious \-ˈkän(t)-shəs\

: partially conscious : only somewhat awake and able to understand what is happening around you

Full Definition of SEMICONSCIOUS

: incompletely conscious : imperfectly aware or responsive

— semi·con·scious·ness noun

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adjective semi·con·scious \-ˈkän-chəs\

: incompletely conscious : imperfectly aware or responsive

—semi·con·scious·ness noun

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