unthinkingly
3
5.8
- adverb
- /ʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋli/
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sin pensar
- A philosopher who carries on the work of Socrates is one who refuses to defer unthinkingly to any of these authorities.
- unthinkingly accepted
Examples
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The biggest problem with the Wonkblog attitude is its unthinkingly technocratic approach to everything.
Blog text (15) -
Despite instructions, a few people may have shut their doors unthinkingly behind them.
Fiction book (2001) -
Think about those who arrive home each night and unthinkingly switch on the TV.
Blog text (17) -
Several times I have found myself walking toward the main colony, unthinkingly, and have stopped myself.
Fiction book (1996) -
The information that we unthinkingly sacrifice to these companies does not go to waste.
Blog text (28) -
Then why do so many of us unthinkingly misuse the word "fact"?
Blog text (4) -
Howard cleared his throat and launched unthinkingly into it.
Fiction book (1994) -
When asked what was being played, the student unthinkingly replied, "Mozart."
Blog text (4) -
We all ducked unthinkingly, but none of the animals even flinched.
Fiction book (1994) -
She checked her phone unthinkingly while walking, almost bumping into a lamppost.
Synonyms
59
4.4
Without thinking or planning, often leading to mistakes
32
3.4
Without meaning to
28
2.8
In a way that shows poor judgment
24
3.0
In a way that shows bad judgment or not being smart
22
4.2
Doing something without being aware of it
20
1.0
In a way that you do something without thinking or paying attention
13
4.4
In a way that shows little experience and too much trust
11
5.8
Without thinking or paying attention
5
4.1
In a way that shows poor judgment
3
6.3
In a very foolish way that shows bad judgment
3
7.0
Speak or act without careful thought
2
8.4
To do something without thinking carefully first
1
7.7
In a way that shows no care for possible bad results
1
7.0
In a careless way that ignores danger
1
7.0
Acting without thinking
1
7.5
Without thinking and showing little care for others
In a way that shows little careful thought before acting
In a careless way without thinking
Without planning or thinking about it first
In a way that is not based on reason or careful thinking
In a way that does not think about future problems or long-term effects
In a way that shows poor thinking or little care
In a way that is not careful about danger
Antonyms
How Thoughtful
Surface Forms
Morphology
unthinkingly = unthinking (transparent) = un + think + ing + ly
The word is formed regularly from 'unthinking' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', so the meaning is directly recoverable from the base.
Etymology
Unthinkingly comes from the prefix un- ('not') plus the simple verb think, with -ing and -ly added to show how an action is done. So, unthinkingly means doing something 'without thinking' or without careful thought.