nonthinking

adjective

non·​think·​ing ˌnän-ˈthiŋ-kiŋ How to pronounce nonthinking (audio)
: not thinking : not conscientiously thoughtful
nonthinking individuals who become victims of scams

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1718, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonthinking was circa 1718

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“Nonthinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonthinking. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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