adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In a subconscious manner; with imperfect or feeble consciousness; in the region of subconsciousness.
1823. De Quincey, Language, Wks. 1858, IX. 78. Whilst the finest models of style exist, and sub-consciously operate effectively as sources of delight, the conscious valuation of style is least perfectly developed.
1895. Times, 17 Oct., 3/2. You do not feel as if you had had enough, but you are subconsciously aware of having had too many.
1903. F. W. H. Myers, Hum. Pers., I. 378. Some of the associative consequents of the writing on the other [fragment of stone] were sub-consciously involved.
