Unthinking: meaning, definitions and examples
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unthinking
[ ˌʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋ ]
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.
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.