adj
Uncommon
mindless
mynd-luhs
Mindless (adj) means Done without thought, purpose, or care. Example: “The report condemned the mindless vandalism of the memorial.”
adj
1
Done without thought, purpose, or care.
"The report condemned the mindless vandalism of the memorial."
2
Requiring little or no mental effort; simple and repetitive.
"After a long day, she just wanted some mindless TV."
How to use mindless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither senseless and thoughtless (mindless violence), or so simple and repetitive that it takes no real concentration (mindless entertainment).
Common pairings
mindless violence
mindless entertainment
mindless task
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more mindless
- Superlative
- most mindless
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Etymology
From Old English myndlēas, built from mind plus the negating suffix "-less".
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mindless” mean?
The word “mindless” means done without thought, purpose, or care. In plain terms, either senseless and thoughtless (mindless violence), or so simple and repetitive that it takes no real concentration (mindless entertainment).
How do you pronounce “mindless”?
“Mindless” is pronounced mynd-luhs (/maɪnd.ləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “mindless” in a sentence?
Here is “mindless” used in a sentence: “The report condemned the mindless vandalism of the memorial.”
What part of speech is “mindless”?
“Mindless” is an adjective.
Where does the word “mindless” come from?
The word “mindless” comes from Old English. From Old English myndlēas, built from mind plus the negating suffix "-less".
Is “mindless” a common word?
“Mindless” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mindless” have?
“Mindless” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: done without thought, purpose, or care.
