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Added 9 October 2026

unthinking

adjective

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about unthinking at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Not exhibiting or characterized by careful thought.
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'
Mentally sluggish.

adverb

In a thoughtless manner.
he stared thoughtlessly at the picture

Origin

From un- + thinking.

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