Mindlessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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mindlessly

 

[ ˈmaɪndləsli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe an action done without thinking or consideration

Done without thinking or consideration, often as a result of habit or lack of attention. The action is typically automatic and lacks conscious thought.

Synonyms

automatically, mechanically, thoughtlessly, unconsciously

Examples of usage

  • She mindlessly scrolled through her social media feed for hours.
  • He mindlessly ate the entire bag of chips without realizing it.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing someone who acts without thinking or consideration

Describing someone who acts without thinking or consideration, often characterized by a lack of awareness or consciousness in their actions.

Synonyms

heedless, impulsive, thoughtless, unthinking

Examples of usage

  • He made a mindless comment without realizing how hurtful it was.
  • The mindless driver caused an accident due to their lack of attention.

Translations

Translations of the word "mindlessly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem pensar

🇮🇳 बेसुधी से

🇩🇪 gedankenlos

🇮🇩 tanpa berpikir

🇺🇦 бездумно

🇵🇱 bezmyślnie

🇯🇵 無意識に (muishiki ni)

🇫🇷 sans réfléchir

🇪🇸 sin pensar

🇹🇷 düşünmeden

🇰🇷 무심코 (musimko)

🇸🇦 بلا تفكير

🇨🇿 bezmyšlenkovitě

🇸🇰 bezmyšlienkovite

🇨🇳 无意识地 (wú yìshí de)

🇸🇮 brez razmišljanja

🇮🇸 hugsunarlaust

🇰🇿 ойланбай

🇬🇪 უგონოდ

🇦🇿 düşünmədən

🇲🇽 sin pensar

Etymology

The word 'mindlessly' is derived from the combination of 'mind' and the suffix '-less', meaning without. It first appeared in the English language in the late 19th century. The concept of acting 'mindlessly' has been observed in human behavior for centuries, reflecting the tendency to engage in automatic or unconscious actions without deliberate thought or consideration.

See also: absentmindedness, mind, mindful, mindfully, mindfulness, mindset, remind, unmindful.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,224 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.