unthinking

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
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  • 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
Adjective
  • It’s also been growing other divisions like digital services and wearables over the last decade to help offset general periods of slow iPhone sales.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Don’t confuse grilling with smoking though—the basic difference is smoking is a slow process where food is cooked at low temperatures for a long period while grilling requires high heat applied over a short burst of time.
    Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
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
  • Combining crisp water, sun-dappled shade, and the simple pleasure of drifting with the current creates the perfect recipe for vacation memories.
    Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
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
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
  • One problem: protagonists in satires have usually had to survive dim openings before becoming cult movies.
    Peter Bart, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
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
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
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  • 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

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“Unthinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unthinking. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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