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mindless

mind·less

mindless

 
pronunciation:
maInd lihs
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: lacking intelligence, reason, or sense.
Draining the lake was a mindless idea that ruined the area's tourist industry.I don't want to waste my time watching these mindless television shows.How can you listen to that mindless politician?
synonyms:
brainless, empty-headed, foolish, idiotic, imbecile, moronic, nonsensical, senseless, silly, stupid, witless
similar words:
absurd, asinine, blind, demented, dumb, illogical, insane, irrational, lamebrained, pointless, unintelligent, vacant
definition 2: inattentive, careless, or heedless.
The mindless driver went right through the red light.
synonyms:
careless, heedless, oblivious, unmindful
antonyms:
mindful
similar words:
distracted, inattentive, insensible, neglectful, negligent, reckless, unaware, unconscious
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derivations: mindlessly (adv.), mindlessness (n.)
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