Unthinking: meaning, definitions and examples

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unthinking

 

[ ˌʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

See also: outthink, overthink, overthinking, rethink, rethinking, think, thinker, thinkers, thinking, thought, unthinkability, unthinkable, unthinkableness, unthinkably, unthinkingly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,255, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.