unthinking

adjective

Definition of unthinkingnext
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 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 Finally, Black dismisses as unthinking and unhelpful the characterization of Gröning, Eberling, and their followers by many contemporary commentators as relics of a backward and superstitious rural past. — Richard J. Evans, The New Republic, 1 Dec. 2021 The unthinking ageism that has crept into much of the discussion about climate change is a serious problem, given the growing demographic weight and financial power of the older population. — Bobby Duffy, WSJ, 22 Oct. 2021 See All Example Sentences for unthinking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unthinking
  1. ignorant
  2. slow
  3. simple
  4. foolish
  5. dim
  6. stupid
  7. uninformed
  8. uneducated
Adjective
  • Musk’s blind and ignorant closing of USAID has blacked out our billboard to the world of what America is about.
    — Llewellyn King, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
  • For one thing, Overstreet seemed set on portraying Black history in a way that was neither overly dour nor entirely ignorant of past violence.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Definition of ignorant
Adjective
  • The 2024-25 Bruins are slow, short on skill, inconsistent on defense and diminished in net.
    — Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
  • In the men’s draw, Daniil Medvedev, the Russian powerhouse, has been crushing it on slow courts.
    — David Hochman, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of slow
Adjective
  • All of this is a vaguely long-winded way of making a simple point — the outlook for Wolves’ defence has changed dramatically over the course of this season.
    — Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Prioritizing self-care can be as simple as incorporating the best body wash into a 10-minute shower routine.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • Peter, though revered as an apostle worthy of veneration, is also portrayed in the Gospels as prone to mistakes, often foolish, and sometimes outright contradictory to God’s will.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The notion that women should be flawless multitaskers, managing a perfect home and career while never showing vulnerability or weakness is not only unrealistic, but also foolish.
    — Nicole Lipkin, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Definition of foolish
Adjective
  • The dim lighting, classic Sinatra-style big band music, and upscale vibe make this a prime date-night spot.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
  • This dim lighting will cause the moon to appear orange or red — and the more clouds or dust in our atmosphere, the redder the moon will appear, according to NASA.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of dim
Adjective
  • When Luca pulls a gun on him, ordering him to drive, Spencer quickly disarms him and then slaps him for the stupid move.
    — Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Indexing gives you a better chance to ‘be less stupid.’ — Investment advisor Barry Ritholtz Those dismal statistics come to us via the latest annual SPIVA scorecard (the acronym stands for Standard and Poor’s Index vs. Active).
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of stupid
Adjective
  • Nuclear safety is too important to undermine through uninformed political actions.
    — Katy Huff, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Given the current turbulent DEI environment, there’s much at stake in terms of the liability exposure and reputation of the company and its officers and directors should the company make an uninformed or purposely controversial decision.
    — Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of uninformed
Adjective
  • In response, the governor suggested the president was uneducated about water policy, and declined to criticize him when asked about Democrats’ response to the brief pause in federal funding for state governments.
    — Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2025
  • The majority of those who move here are uneducated and poor and nearly all become economic burdens on the U.S., either directly or indirectly.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
Definition of uneducated

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