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mind·less
 mindless
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- 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
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| 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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| related words: |
foolish, imprudent, senseless, silly, unreasonable |
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| derivations: |
mindlessly (adv.), mindlessness (n.) |
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