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Definition of mindless

mindless

/ˈmaɪnd.ləs/
mind · less
Adverb:mindlessly
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1

Acting or done without justification and with no concern for the consequences; reckless or unthinking.

Example

"The community was shocked by the mindless vandalism at the local public library."

2

Requiring very little mental effort, concentration, or intelligence (especially of an activity, task, or entertainment).

Example

"After a stressful week of exams, she spent the evening watching mindless television comedies."

3

Not thinking of or paying attention to something; heedless or unmindful.

Example

"The children ran across the muddy field, completely mindless of their clean clothes."

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• Rhymes for mindless

• Nearby Words

mindful
mindfully
mindfulness
mindless
mindlessly
mindlessness
mindreader

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'mindeles', corresponding to Old English 'gemyndlēas' ('senseless, foolish'), formed from 'mind' and the privative suffix '-less'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mindless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mindless
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