1
as in stupid
not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily
a dead-end job fit only for mindless drones
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as in careless
not paying or showing close attention especially for the purpose of avoiding trouble
mindless of danger, the foolhardy skiers ignored the avalanche warnings
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Recent Examples of mindless
Daytime shows revolve around games of chance deemed simple enough to provide the most mindless of background noise while people do chores around the house, but the money involved often has life-changing implications for those involved.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
This climate gives elevated trash the perfect opportunity to find a foothold as a happy medium between mindless garbage and more challenging, cerebral fare.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
The repetitive consumption of mindless content on our screens has the opposite effect, diminishing the brain’s ability to effectively manage cognitive and behavioral function.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Dec. 2024
But lane reduction with waves of flexible posts are simply mindless, whack-a-mole options that displace speeding and hazardous drivers elsewhere.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
This climate gives elevated trash the perfect opportunity to find a foothold as a happy medium between mindless garbage and more challenging, cerebral fare.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
The repetitive consumption of mindless content on our screens has the opposite effect, diminishing the brain’s ability to effectively manage cognitive and behavioral function.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Dec. 2024
But lane reduction with waves of flexible posts are simply mindless, whack-a-mole options that displace speeding and hazardous drivers elsewhere.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mindless
Adjective
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The premise itself is both deeply stupid and incredibly clever (the sweet spot, really).—
Erin Strecker,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
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Some of the replies were the usual stupid snark on social media from people who thrive on being negative.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2025
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The deal does not however, require her to testify against Samantha, who is still facing 17 felonies, including criminal vehicular homicide, criminal vehicular operation, driving under the influence, failure to provide proof of insurance, careless driving and speeding.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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The careless boating misdemeanors carry a penalty of 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2025
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Ratajkowski has been fighting the stereotype of the dumb model from the beginning of her career.—
Daniel Jackson,
Allure,
18 July 2017
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Ninety nine percent of all NFL players are explicitly not dumb.—
Andy Benoit,
The MMQB,
10 July 2017
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In an effort to sell more tickets, the NFL approved the addition of 13,000 temporary seats in the end zones, but approximately 1,250 were deemed unsafe by inspectors.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2025
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While this is higher than the national rate and could cause concern among air travelers, aviation experts say the numbers don't indicate flying is unsafe.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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This will include recruiting mercenaries and migrants to offset losses on the front line where Russian forces are making slow gains but at a considerable cost in personnel.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Level 2 charging times with the Premium trim and its smaller 14.9 kWh battery are roughly the same thanks to a slower onboard charger (3 kW vs. 6 on the Ultimate).—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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Reddit users were just as quick to praise the pedestrian's actions, seeing the moment as a justified comeback rather than reckless behavior.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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The teen is charged with multiple counts of reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and criminal trespass and is expected to be charged in juvenile court, officials said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Yellow is the simplest, and purple is the most difficult.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Its simple style can be dressed up with your best evening wear or paired with casual outfits to be your next wardrobe staple.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Each new song escalated the tension, which eventually grew so thick that the rappers took mere hours to respond with a new attack.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Add chicken; cook until light golden brown and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of chicken registers 165°F, 2 to 4 minutes per side.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Mindless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mindless. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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