unthinkingly
/ʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋli/ (bre, ipa) · [ənθˈɪŋkɪŋli] /ʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋli/ (ame, ipa) · [ənθˈɪŋkɪŋli] /ˌən-ˈthiŋ-kiŋ How to pronounce unthinking (audio)/ (ame, mw)
unthinkingly — 副詞
1. doing or saying something immediately, without stopping to consider whether it i
不假思索地
未經思考就行動或發言
doing or saying something immediately, without stopping to consider whether it is right, kind, or sensible, often with negative results for yourself or others
Hui unthinkingly agreed to help with the move, then realized she had no free time.
Hui 不假思索地答應幫忙搬家，後來才發現她根本沒空。
unthinkingly + agreed to [action with negative consequence]
Baraka unthinkingly repeated the rumor to his colleagues before anyone had checked the facts.
Baraka 在還沒確認事實之前，就不假思索地把謠言轉述給同事。
The toddler unthinkingly grabbed the hot pan on the stove and began to cry.
那幼兒不假思索地抓住爐子上的熱鍋，隨即哭了出來。
Without looking at the price tag, Anna unthinkingly bought the expensive handbag.
Anna 沒看價格標籤，就不假思索地買下了那個昂貴的手提包。
It was an unthinkingly cruel comment that left Yael feeling hurt for days.
那是一句不假思索的殘酷話語，讓 Yael 難過了好幾天。
- thoughtlessly
very similar in meaning, but 'thoughtlessly' often implies a lack of concern for others, whereas 'unthinkingly' focuses more on the absence of deliberation
- automatically
suggests a mechanical or habitual reaction, without implying the negative consequences that 'unthinkingly' usually carries
- impulsively
stresses the suddenness of the action and the lack of self-control, while 'unthinkingly' emphasizes the absence of conscious thought
- heedlessly
stronger and more formal, carrying a sense of wilfully ignoring warnings or risks
- deliberately
doing something after careful thought and intention
- thoughtfully
acting with consideration for the feelings and needs of others
文法句型
unthinkingly + verb
unthinkingly + adjective
用法筆記
Frequently used with verbs of speech (remark, comment, say) and reactive physical actions (grab, reach, agree). Often carries a tone of mild criticism about the action.
常見錯誤
unthinkingly — 形容詞
- unthinkinglypositive
- more unthinkinglycomparative
- most unthinkinglysuperlative
1. describes a person or action that pays too little attention to what really matte
輕率；草率
未經思考而可能傷害他人
describes a person or action that pays too little attention to what really matters, often causing upset or harm to others because the person did not pause to think
Quan made an unthinking remark about the budget and offended the finance director.
Quan 隨口說了一句輕率的話，批評預算，結果得罪了財務總監。
unthinking + remark (speech act with negative social result)
The unthinking driver sped through the school zone without noticing the flashing signs.
那名輕率的駕駛在學校區域超速行駛，完全沒注意到閃爍的標誌。
Sumin's unthinking decision to share the private email caused embarrassment across the team.
Sumin 輕率地決定分享那封私人郵件，讓整個團隊陷入尷尬。
An unthinking attitude toward safety led to several minor accidents in the factory.
對安全問題的輕率態度導致工廠裡發生了好幾起小事故。
- thoughtless
more common for describing a person's general lack of consideration; 'unthinking' focuses on the specific absence of thought in the moment
- heedless
stronger and more formal, suggesting that someone ignores clear warnings or dangers
- inconsiderate
focuses on the effect on other people's feelings, while 'unthinking' is broader and includes non-social consequences
- thoughtful
showing careful consideration for others' needs or feelings
- mindful
paying deliberate attention to what one is doing or saying
文法句型
unthinking + noun
be + unthinking
用法筆記
Typically describes a specific action, remark, or decision rather than a permanent personality trait. For a stable character description, 'thoughtless' or 'inconsiderate' is more natural.
常見錯誤
2. describes a look, gaze, or expression that shows no mental activity behind it, a
空洞；茫然
表情或眼神缺乏思考
describes a look, gaze, or expression that shows no mental activity behind it, as if the person's mind is empty or elsewhere
Yael stared at the wall with an unthinking expression, too tired to form one thought.
Yael 一臉茫然地盯著牆壁，太累了，什麼想法都組織不起來。
unthinking + expression (physical look indicating mental emptiness)
During the long lecture, Christopher's face took on an unthinking, distant look.
在漫長的講座中，Christopher 的臉上出現了空洞而失神的表情。
The soldier's eyes were unthinking and hollow after weeks of sleepless duty.
那位士兵經歷了數週失眠的勤務後，眼神空洞而呆滯。
Hari's unthinking gaze made the teacher wonder if he had understood the lesson at all.
Hari 空洞的目光讓老師懷疑他到底有沒有聽懂這堂課。
- blank
more common and neutral; 'blank expression' is the standard phrase, while 'unthinking expression' is rarer and slightly more literary
- vacant
suggests a more complete absence of mental content, whereas 'unthinking' can describe a temporary state of exhaustion or distraction
- empty
more informal and emotionally charged; 'unthinking' is more detached and observational
- alert
fully awake and paying attention, the opposite of a blank or vacant look
文法句型
unthinking + noun (look/gaze/stare)
be + unthinking
用法筆記
Primarily describes facial expressions, eyes, or gazes. Not used for actions or decisions — that meaning is covered by sense 1 (CARELESS OR HEEDLESS). Distinguish from sense 1: this sense has no moral judgment; it simply describes an appearance of mental vacancy.
3. lacking the natural ability to think, reason, or be self-aware, used especially
無思考能力的
缺乏理性或自我意識
lacking the natural ability to think, reason, or be self-aware, used especially of machines, animals, or theoretical beings that operate without consciousness
The science fiction film featured unthinking robots that followed orders without any awareness.
那部科幻電影描繪了沒有思考能力的機器人，只會聽從命令而毫無意識。
unthinking + robots: machines that lack consciousness
Some people see insects as unthinking creatures driven purely by instinct rather than reason.
有些人認為昆蟲是沒有思考能力的生物，只靠本能而非理智行動。
Ayana watched the jellyfish drift through the tank, an unthinking creature with no brain.
Ayana 看著水母在水缸中漂流，一種沒有大腦、沒有思考能力的生物。
The simple robot bumped into the same wall repeatedly, its unthinking program unable to learn.
那台簡陋的機器人反覆撞上同一面牆，因為它的程式缺乏思考能力，無法學習。
- mindless
more common in everyday English; 'mindless' can also describe actions done without attention, whereas 'unthinking' in this sense strictly means lacking the capacity for thought
- brainless
informal and often used as an insult; 'unthinking' is neutral and academic
- non-conscious
a technical synonym used in philosophy and neuroscience
文法句型
unthinking + noun (being/creature/machine)
用法筆記
This sense is rare and mostly found in philosophical or speculative contexts. In everyday English, 'mindless' or 'brainless' is far more common. Distinguish from senses 1 and 2: this sense is about a permanent lack of capacity, not a temporary state or a moral failure.