mindless
adjective
mind·less
ˈmīn(d)-ləs 
1
a
: marked by a lack of mind or consciousness
a mindless sleep
b(1)
: marked by or displaying no use of the powers of the intellect
mindless violence
(2)
: requiring little attention or thought
especially
: not intellectually challenging or stimulating
mindless work
a mindless movie
mindlessly
adverb
mindlessness
noun
Examples of mindless in a Sentence
The article was a mindless piece of nonsense.
The movie has been criticized for its mindless violence.
a mindless waste of time
He seemed to be completely mindless of the danger he was facing.
She was mindless of her appearance.
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Snacking can be a mindless affair, like munching on a bag of crispy, salty chips while streaming a favorite series or devouring chocolate chip cookies on the run—treats that appease momentary cravings but leave you wanting more.
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
Molly’s dialogue meanders between mindless chattering and singing to herself, musing on the mythological origins of asteroid names, recalling bittersweet memories of her wife and reflecting on faith, science and the afterlife.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Immortality would also be lost on Stoyte, who rivals the carp in his mindless incapacity to notice anything interesting.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Discontent with congressional inaction also became an issue in Massie’s primary, as what was long celebrated as independence and principle was instead framed as disloyalty, grandstanding, and mindless obstructionism.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
Molly’s dialogue meanders between mindless chattering and singing to herself, musing on the mythological origins of asteroid names, recalling bittersweet memories of her wife and reflecting on faith, science and the afterlife.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Immortality would also be lost on Stoyte, who rivals the carp in his mindless incapacity to notice anything interesting.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Discontent with congressional inaction also became an issue in Massie’s primary, as what was long celebrated as independence and principle was instead framed as disloyalty, grandstanding, and mindless obstructionism.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
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“Mindless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindless. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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mindless
adjective
mind·less
ˈmīn-(d)ləs
1
a
: lacking the ability to think, feel, or respond
a mindless killer
b
: showing no use of the intelligence
mindless violence
2
: not mindful
mindlessly
adverb
mindlessness
noun
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