mindless

adjective

ˈmīn(d)-ləs How to pronounce mindless (audio)
Definition of mindlessnext
1
as in dumb
not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily a dead-end job fit only for mindless drones

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2
as in careless
not paying or showing close attention especially for the purpose of avoiding trouble mindless of danger, the foolhardy skiers ignored the avalanche warnings

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Recent Examples of mindless The new guidance specifically warned that low-quality digital use -- mindless scrolling, autoplay videos, frequent notifications and algorithms that push extreme or harmful material -- can be highly stimulating but may lead to issues with sleep, learning, engagement and emotional regulation. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 24 June 2026 But the problem isn't screen time itself, but rather mindless usage and constant notifications that fuel stress. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 This is the cruel reality of the mindless menace of gun violence in our city. — Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 21 June 2026 Over time, this awareness builds trust with your body, supports better digestion, and reduces mindless eating. — Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mindless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mindless
  1. dumb
  2. careless
  3. stupid
  4. unsafe
  5. slow
  6. reckless
  7. simple
  8. thick
Adjective
  • Still crazy enough to do something dumb, but mature enough to curb your impulses.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • Instead of the Tech Right making the conservative movement smarter, the conservative movement seemed to be making the Tech Right dumber.
    — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
Definition of dumb
Adjective
  • That said, a pattern of careless errors or intentionally misleading claims are more likely to accrue penalties.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • Trost has a past conviction of reckless driving and a lengthy history of civil traffic infractions, including careless driving, speeding, running a stop sign and running a red light, court records show.
    — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026
Definition of careless
Adjective
  • Parametric modeling, especially when weighted down with decades of AutoCAD’s stupid UI/UX choices, was even harder than programming.
    — Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
  • The simplest explanation is that Vance believes his voters are stupid.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Definition of stupid
Adjective
  • After her trip to Japan that changed her business and focus, Ettenberg (who was then in Vietnam) decided to make a guide to Japan that listed all the safe ingredients and unsafe ones.
    — Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Some repairs are too complicated or potentially unsafe to be handled by anyone other than a professional.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of unsafe
Adjective
  • General Daily Insight for July 26, 2026 A slower pace could reveal what pressure has been hiding.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • With a boat launch, any size motors are invited, but must be operated at a slow no-wake speed, according to the park website.
    — Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Definition of slow
Adjective
  • The defending champions managed to hold Spain to a draw in the regulation 90 minutes, which ended with combative midfielder Enzo Fernandez being sent off after a reckless challenge in injury time.
    — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 20 July 2026
  • That context is what separates responsible flexibility from reckless convenience.
    — Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of reckless
Adjective
  • One solution would be a relatively simple expansion of the southern end of the Stadium of Light to mirror the height of the west and north.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Food safety experts say a few simple habits can make a difference.
    — Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • For a natural, lash-enhancing effect, Briceno suggests pressing the pencil directly into the roots of your lashes rather than drawing a thick line above them.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • In the human body, thick bones absorb the most X-rays, and appear white on the resultant image.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 July 2026
Definition of thick

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