unthinking

• Qualifie une action faite ou une personne agissant sans réfléchir, sans considération ni réflexion préalable, souvent par insouciance ou manque d'attention.

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.

   irréfléchi

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

   Synonymescarelessheedlessill-consideredimpulsiveinconsideraterashrecklessthoughtlessunconsideredunreflective

   Antonymescarefulcautiousconsideratedeliberatejudiciousprudentreasonedreflectivethoughtful

2. Inconsiderate of othersB2formal

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

   inconsidéré envers autrui

   • 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.

   Synonymescarelessheedlessinconsiderateinsensitivetactlessthoughtlessunfeelingunmindful

   Antonymesattentivecaringconsideratesensitivethoughtful

3. Mentally sluggishC1formal

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

   Apathique, sans vivacité d'esprit

   • 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.

   Synonymesdullempty-headedmindlessobtuseslowstupidthoughtlessvacuous

   Antonymesalertastutekeenperceptivequick-wittedsharpthoughtful