"dysconscious" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more dysconscious [comparative], most dysconscious [superlative]
Etymology: From dys- + conscious. Coined by academic Joyce Elaine King in 1991 (see quotation). Etymology templates: {{pre|en|dys-|conscious}} dys- + conscious, {{coinage|en|Joyce Elaine King|in=1991|occ=academic}} Coined by academic Joyce Elaine King in 1991 Head templates: {{en-adj}} dysconscious (comparative more dysconscious, superlative most dysconscious)
  1. (chiefly sociology) Relating to or involving dysconsciousness ("a state of impaired or distorted consciousness or awareness, especially in regards to social issues"). Categories (topical): Sociology Related terms: dysconsciousness
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