unthinking

• Beschreibt eine Handlung oder eine Person, die ohne Nachdenken, Überlegung oder Reflexion erfolgt bzw. handelt; oft auch unbesonnen oder gedankenlos.

Describes an action or person that is done or acting without thought, consideration, or reflection.

1. Lacking careful thoughtB2formal

   Not showing or resulting from careful consideration or reasoning.

   Unbedacht

   • His unthinking response offended many people.
   • She made an unthinking remark without realizing its impact.
   • The decision was unthinking and led to many problems.

   Synonymecarelessheedlessill-consideredimpulsiveinconsideraterashrecklessthoughtlessunconsideredunreflective

   Antonymecarefulcautiousconsideratedeliberatejudiciousprudentreasonedreflectivethoughtful

2. Inconsiderate of othersB2formal

   Acting without care or thought for the feelings or needs of other people.

   Rücksichtslos

   • His unthinking behavior hurt his friends deeply.
   • It was unthinking of him to leave without saying goodbye.
   • She regretted her unthinking words that caused a rift.

   Synonymecarelessheedlessinconsiderateinsensitivetactlessthoughtlessunfeelingunmindful

   Antonymeattentivecaringconsideratesensitivethoughtful

3. Mentally sluggishC1formal

   Characterized by a lack of mental activity or alertness; not thinking quickly or clearly.

   Geistig träge

   • After the long flight, he felt unthinking and slow.
   • The monotonous task left her in an unthinking state.
   • He stared at the screen with an unthinking expression.

   Synonymedullempty-headedmindlessobtuseslowstupidthoughtlessvacuous

   Antonymealertastutekeenperceptivequick-wittedsharpthoughtful