mindless
adjective
mind·less
ˈmīn(d)-ləs 
1
a
: marked by a lack of mind or consciousness
a mindless sleep
b(1)
: marked by or displaying no use of the powers of the intellect
mindless violence
(2)
: requiring little attention or thought
especially
: not intellectually challenging or stimulating
mindless work
a mindless movie
mindlessly
adverb
mindlessness
noun
Examples of mindless in a Sentence
The article was a mindless piece of nonsense.
The movie has been criticized for its mindless violence.
a mindless waste of time
He seemed to be completely mindless of the danger he was facing.
She was mindless of her appearance.
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Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
1 July 2026
The new guidance specifically warned that low-quality digital use -- mindless scrolling, autoplay videos, frequent notifications and algorithms that push extreme or harmful material -- can be highly stimulating but may lead to issues with sleep, learning, engagement and emotional regulation.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
But the problem isn't screen time itself, but rather mindless usage and constant notifications that fuel stress.
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Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This is the cruel reality of the mindless menace of gun violence in our city.
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Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
1 July 2026
The new guidance specifically warned that low-quality digital use -- mindless scrolling, autoplay videos, frequent notifications and algorithms that push extreme or harmful material -- can be highly stimulating but may lead to issues with sleep, learning, engagement and emotional regulation.
—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
But the problem isn't screen time itself, but rather mindless usage and constant notifications that fuel stress.
—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This is the cruel reality of the mindless menace of gun violence in our city.
—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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“Mindless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindless. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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mindless
adjective
mind·less
ˈmīn-(d)ləs
1
a
: lacking the ability to think, feel, or respond
a mindless killer
b
: showing no use of the intelligence
mindless violence
2
: not mindful
mindlessly
adverb
mindlessness
noun
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