mindless

Example Sentences

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In today’s addictive media environment, mindless scrolling can feel like “paying attention,” justifying it as an ethical good.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Oh my, Cori, this being a legacy triumph for coach Cori Close, a John Wooden disciple who led through thoughtful motivation instead of mindless screaming.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

I did, however, notice a very slight decrease in discomfort when breastfeeding my children “peacefully:” locking myself in a room and turning on the TV to watch something mostly mindless.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2026

Cutting out mindless, unnecessary daily expenses — like your daily coffee or subscriptions — can be the start of big changes, as author David Bach noted in the book “Start Late, Finish Rich.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

I like this, because it’s mindless and the furniture can’t talk.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood