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Mindless: meaning, definitions and examples

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mindless

 

[ maɪndləs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lack of thought

The term 'mindless' refers to an action or behavior that is done without thinking or consideration. It often implies a lack of awareness or thoughtfulness in decision-making or actions.

Synonyms

automatic, robotic, thoughtless, unthinking

Examples of usage

  • She scrolled through her phone in a mindless manner.
  • He engaged in mindless eating while watching TV.
  • The mindless chatter in the background was distracting.

Translations

Translations of the word "mindless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desatento

🇮🇳 बेतुका

🇩🇪 geistlos

🇮🇩 tanpa pikiran

🇺🇦 бездумний

🇵🇱 bezmyślny

🇯🇵 無思考の

🇫🇷 insensé

🇪🇸 sin sentido

🇹🇷 düşüncesiz

🇰🇷 무의식적인

🇸🇦 بلا تفكير

🇨🇿 bezmyšlenkový

🇸🇰 bezmyšlienkový

🇨🇳 无思考的

🇸🇮 brezmiselno

🇮🇸 huglaus

🇰🇿 ойланбайтын

🇬🇪 უმისობა

🇦🇿 düşüncəsiz

🇲🇽 sin sentido

Etymology

The word 'mindless' is derived from the combination of 'mind' and the suffix '-less.' The term 'mind' originates from the Old English 'mynd,' which means memory, thought, or understanding. The suffix '-less' denotes absence or lack. Therefore, 'mindless' literally means 'lacking a mind' or 'devoid of thought.' It has been in use since the 16th century to express actions that are performed without consideration or intelligence. Over time, 'mindless' has come to describe not just behavior but also media, activities, and decisions lacking depth or awareness. The evolution of the term reflects a growing concern in society about the effects of modern distractions and automation on human thought and engagement.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,661, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.