unthinking

Adjective · Adverb

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (3)

  1. not exhibiting or characterized by careful thoughtSynonyms: unreflectiveunthoughtful
  2. without care or thought for others“the thoughtless saying of a great princess on being informed that the people had no bread; `Let them eat cake'”Synonyms: thoughtlessuncaring
  3. mentally sluggishSynonyms: lumpishlumpen

Adverb (1)

  1. in a thoughtless manner“he stared thoughtlessly at the picture”Synonyms: thoughtlesslyunthinkingly
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Unthinking \Un*think"ing\, a.

1.Not thinking; not heedful; thoughtless; inconsiderate; as, unthinking youth. [1913 Webster]

2.Not indicating thought or reflection; thoughtless. [1913 Webster]

With earnest eyes, and round unthinking face, He first the snuffbox opened, then the case. --Pope. [1913 Webster] -- Un*think"ing*ly, adv. -- Un*think"ing*ness, n. [1913 Webster]
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