conscience vs conscious

conscience

Definitions

noun

  1. motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
  2. a feeling of shame when you do something immoral
  3. conformity to one's own sense of right conduct

Examples

Labour to keep alive in your breast that spark of celestial fire, called conscience

Their lack of conscience helps them a great deal.

What seemed an easy task becomes complicated by locals' objections and, ultimately, the landman's own crisis of conscience.

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conscious

Definitions

adjective

  1. (followed by `of') showing realization or recognition of something
  2. knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts
  3. intentionally conceived

Examples

Have a cosmic awareness, an interest in ecology, environment, vegetarianism, or are very socially conscious.

The recoil from the shot blew James onto his back, unconscious once again.

It seems to embrace a lot of our speculations here about the willful nature of ideas, and works well for things within our conscious realm, from babies to ballpoints.

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