Synonyms for

Mindless

Verb / ˈmaɪndlʌs / Another word for mindless — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Without intelligence or thought; senseless.

Synonyms & similar words

forgetful inane unmindful vacuous mindful asinine senseless reasonless fatuous unintelligent thoughtless stupid foolish senseless irrational brainless dull empty-headed mind-numbing vacuous unthinking silly witless mind-deadening inane pointless dumb vapid unintended

Synonyms by register

Formal

inanimate automatic unthinking unconscious

Informal

dumb brainless idiotic dopey

Literary

vacuous obtuse senseless

Antonyms

intelligent thoughtful aware conscious deliberate perceptive rational

Common collocations

  • mindless violence
  • mindless chatter
  • mindless task
  • mindless obedience
  • mindless consumerism
  • mindless destruction
  • mindless eating

Word family

noun mindlessness
adjective mindless
adverb mindlessly

Usage note

Often used to describe actions or behavior that lack thought, purpose, or awareness. Can carry a negative connotation, implying foolishness or lack of control.

Example sentences

  1. The mindless robot followed its programming without question.
  2. She made a mindless mistake on the test.
  3. The movie was boring and mindless.
  4. He spent hours doing mindless data entry at work.
  5. The politician's speech was filled with mindless platitudes.

Quotes

  • The mindless are beasts of burden, animals at the service of priests and tyrants.
  • The mindless glorification of war.
  • In a world where everyone's mind seems to be elsewhere, the mindless person is king.

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