mindlessness

noun

Pronunciation: ˈmaɪndləsnəs

Definition

The state of acting or existing without conscious thought, attention, or purpose.

Examples

• The mindlessness of the repetitive factory work eventually led to high employee turnover.

• She criticized the mindlessness of the modern consumer culture that values quantity over quality.

• His mindlessness during the lecture resulted in him missing the professor's crucial instructions.

Synonyms of mindlessness

Words with a similar meaning to mindlessness:

• apathy
• inattention
• thoughtlessness
• vacuity

Antonyms of mindlessness

Words with the opposite meaning to mindlessness:

• mindfulness
• awareness

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