mindlessness

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: apathy, inattention, thoughtlessness, vacuity

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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.

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