C1noun 2K

Conscience

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkɒnʃəns/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkɑːnʃəns/"]/

Meaning of Conscience

the part of your mind that tells you whether your actions are right or wrong

In simple words: Your ability to know right from wrong.

Conscience in a sentence

• Her conscience wouldn't allow her to lie, no matter the consequences.
• He felt a pang of conscience after seeing the suffering of others.
• She has a clear conscience since she always tries to do the right thing.
• His conscience tortured him for years after committing the crime.
• Conscience can be a powerful guide in decision-making processes.

How to use Conscience

Used in moral contexts to describe someone's feelings about right and wrong. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing ethics.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'con' as in 'with' and 'science' for reasoning; your moral reasoning.

Related words

Collocations with Conscience

• clean
• clear
• easy
• have
• appease
• assuage
• guide somebody/​something
• tell somebody something
• bother somebody
• on your conscience
• an act of conscience
• an attack of conscience
• a crisis of conscience
• clean
• clear
• easy
• have
• appease
• assuage
• guide somebody/​something
• tell somebody something
• bother somebody
• on your conscience
• an act of conscience
• an attack of conscience
• a crisis of conscience
• clean
• clear
• easy
• have
• appease
• assuage
• guide somebody/​something
• tell somebody something
• bother somebody
• on your conscience
• an act of conscience
• an attack of conscience
• a crisis of conscience

Synonyms for Conscience

• honestly

Opposites of Conscience

• unconsciousness
• indifference

Common mistakes with Conscience

• Confused with 'conscious' which relates to being awake or aware.
• Used incorrectly in phrases like 'my conscience is clear' when it should be 'my conscience is guilty'.

Frequently asked questions about Conscience

What does Conscience mean?

Your ability to know right from wrong.

What is the definition of Conscience?

the part of your mind that tells you whether your actions are right or wrong

How do you use Conscience in a sentence?

Her conscience wouldn't allow her to lie, no matter the consequences.

Can you give another example of Conscience?

He felt a pang of conscience after seeing the suffering of others.

What are synonyms for Conscience?

Common alternatives include honestly.

What is the opposite of Conscience?

Opposite meanings include unconsciousness, indifference.

What words go with Conscience?

It commonly pairs with clean, clear, easy, have, appease, assuage, guide somebody/​something, tell somebody something, bother somebody, on your conscience, an act of conscience, an attack of conscience, a crisis of conscience, clean, clear, easy, have, appease, assuage, guide somebody/​something, tell somebody something, bother somebody, on your conscience, an act of conscience, an attack of conscience, a crisis of conscience, clean, clear, easy, have, appease, assuage, guide somebody/​something, tell somebody something, bother somebody, on your conscience, an act of conscience, an attack of conscience, a crisis of conscience.

What are common mistakes when using Conscience?

Confused with 'conscious' which relates to being awake or aware. Used incorrectly in phrases like 'my conscience is clear' when it should be 'my conscience is guilty'.

How do you pronounce Conscience?

US: /["/ˈkɑːnʃəns/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɒnʃəns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Conscience?

Used in moral contexts to describe someone's feelings about right and wrong. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing ethics.

What CEFR level is Conscience?

"Conscience" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.