as in ignorant
done or said in a foolish way without thinking about the possible effects
unthinking remarks His unthinking agreement made me uneasy.
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Recent Examples of unthinking
For tens of millions of Americans, COVID-19 disrupted an important and largely unthinking habit: going to their place of work.
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Roger Martin, Fortune, 7 July 2022
But Russians are also considered by their leaders as an unthinking mass that must blindly follow their leader.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2022
There follows a curt, violent Scherzo—an apotheosis of unthinking force.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2022
In my youth, and perhaps yours, Wilson was presented in history books as a tragic hero whom the unthinking American people didn’t deserve.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 16 Mar. 2022
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Roger Martin, Fortune, 7 July 2022
But Russians are also considered by their leaders as an unthinking mass that must blindly follow their leader.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2022
There follows a curt, violent Scherzo—an apotheosis of unthinking force.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2022
In my youth, and perhaps yours, Wilson was presented in history books as a tragic hero whom the unthinking American people didn’t deserve.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 16 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unthinking
Adjective
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Trump is either too ignorant or mentally challenged — and dangerous — to continue as president.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Excluding industry from the room doesn’t make for ‘independent’ policy but sets the table for ignorant policy.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Plane outlets are often slow, loose, or even nonexistent, and when delays stack up, a dead phone becomes a real problem—not just an inconvenience.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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When Manning began teaching in the early 1990s, communication between teachers and parents moved at a slower, more deliberate pace.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The overall aesthetic was slightly ascetic without being spartan—a pale, neutral color palette; simple, modern furniture; a few pieces of abstract art.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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This translates to the Gap cardigan sweater and the Levi’s shorts paired with the flats for a simple, slightly elevated look that feels comfortable.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Don’t be afraid to look foolish in pursuit of bliss!—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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This could be the last straw for refiners foolish enough to remain here.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Sony cameras have a leg up in dim light and blur backgrounds more readily, but aren't quite as useful as the ZS300 for a trip to the zoo or for snapping pictures of squirrels in your backyard.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Swapping your bedside lighting also makes a difference — dim red lights are less likely to shift circadian rhythms than white or blue light and make a better nighttime alternative.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Doxxing is just a form of stupid bullying, not free speech.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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Healey must think ratepayers – who are burdened with some of the highest energy costs in the country – are pretty stupid and simple minded.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That was outrageous – not merely to the teachers unions who denounced it as racist and uninformed but to their allies in the mainstream media.—
Will Swaim,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
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Central to Maryland’s affordability crisis is the uninformed economic philosophy of Maryland Democrats.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At the age of 10, Elizabeth would see first hand what would happen when her mother, an uneducated woman with six children, would have to support herself on her own.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
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Words with letters dropped off the end or entire phrases strung together to form new words were seen as improper speech of the uneducated and poor.—
Moriah Humiston,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Unthinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unthinking. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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