Unthinking: meaning, definitions and examples

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unthinking

[ ˌʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋ ]

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inconsiderate

Not thinking about the feelings or needs of others; inconsiderate.

Synonyms

insensitive, thoughtless, unthoughtful

Examples of usage

She made an unthinking remark that hurt his feelings.
His unthinking behavior caused a lot of problems in the office.

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automatic

Not done with careful thought or consideration; automatic.

Synonyms

impulsive, instinctive, mechanical

Examples of usage

He gave an unthinking response without realizing the consequences.
Her actions seemed unthinking, as if she was on autopilot.

Translations

Translations of the word "unthinking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irrefletido

🇮🇳 अविचारित

🇩🇪 unbedacht

🇮🇩 tidak berpikir

🇺🇦 необдуманий

🇵🇱 bezmyślny

🇯🇵 無思慮な (むしりょな)

🇫🇷 irréfléchi

🇪🇸 irreflexivo

🇹🇷 düşüncesiz

🇰🇷 생각 없는

🇸🇦 غير مدروس

🇨🇿 neuvážený

🇸🇰 nerozvážny

🇨🇳 不加思索的 (bùjiā sīsuǒ de)

🇸🇮 nepremišljen

🇮🇸 óhugsandi

🇰🇿 ойланбаған

🇬🇪 გაუფიქრებელი

🇦🇿 düşüncəsiz

🇲🇽 irreflexivo

Word origin

The word 'unthinking' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'thinking,' which comes from the Old English word 'þencan.' It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century and has been used to describe actions or behaviors that are done without careful consideration or thought.