Definitions

unthinking

[uhn-thing-king] / ʌnˈθɪŋ kɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

careless

Synonyms

WEAK

blundering brutish feckless foolish heedless impulsive inadvertent inconsiderate indelicate insensitive instinctive mechanical napping negligent oblivious outrageous rash rude selfish senseless tactless thoughtless uncaring unconscious undiplomatic unheeding unintended unmeant unmindful unpremeditated unreasoning untactful unwise vacant witless

Antonyms

WEAK

careful cautious thoughtful

Example Sentences

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And that in turn prevents you from aimless or unthinking financial behavior.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

For all its promise, AI risks instilling in students an unthinking yet false understanding of themselves and society, destroying the morals and habits that make human flourishing possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

Mr Harvey admitted sending them a letter in April 2017 which he now acknowledged was “crass, inappropriate… unthinking and insensitive”.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024

Turning to "Holidays in the Sun," this track offers a less graphic critique of unthinking behaviors than “Bodies,” instead using consumerist culture and social disillusionment for its targets.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2024

I took a few steps forward, walking blindly now, unthinking, yet my mind registering it all vividly.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

unthinking

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