Usage Note
unbewusst describes actions or reactions the actor is not consciously aware of; sie hat es unbewusst getan means she did it without realising. Contrasts with bewusst (conscious, deliberate).
Examples
"Er hat das Muster in seinem Verhalten unbewusst übernommen."
Natural Translation
He adopted the pattern in his behaviour unconsciously.
Literal Translation
He has the pattern in his behaviour unconsciously taken-over.
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