mindlessness

Definitions

The state of acting or reacting without conscious thought, awareness, or intention.

A lack of care, attention, or consideration for the consequences of one's actions.

The quality of being devoid of intellectual content or purpose.

Examples

The constant scrolling through social media feeds often leads to a state of total mindlessness.

His mindlessness regarding the safety protocols resulted in a preventable accident at the construction site.

Synonyms

thoughtlessness inattention carelessness vacuity obliviousness heedlessness absent-mindedness

Antonyms

mindfulness attentiveness awareness consciousness deliberateness alertness heedfulness