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What is another word for Unreflective? – 198 Unreflective Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    impulsive thoughtless careless heedless mindless inconsiderate insensitive reckless rash impetuous spontaneous instinctive intuitive unthinking unconsidered unreasoned unwary unmindful inattentive neglectful remiss lax unguarded unwatchful unheeding incautious imprudent foolish silly absurd ridiculous senseless irrational illogical unreflecting unmeditative unmindful unperceptive obtuse insensitive imperceptive myopic nearsighted short-sighted blind oblivious unaware unconscious ignorant uninformed unenlightened uneducated unsophisticated naive simple simplistic gullible credulous unwary trusting unsuspecting incautious.

    Meaning of Unreflective

    The primary meaning of the word "unreflective" is not thinking carefully about something before acting or speaking.

    Definitions

    • Not thinking carefully about something before acting or speaking
    • Not having a thoughtful or reflective attitude
    • Acting or speaking without careful consideration or thought

    Etymology of Unreflective

    The word "unreflective" has its roots in the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "reflective" which comes from the Latin "reflectere" meaning "to bend back" or "to turn back", with the suffix "-ive" forming an adjective, historically used to describe a lack of thought or consideration in actions or speech.

    Example Uses

    • The company's unreflective decision to invest in the new project led to significant financial losses.
    • She made an unreflective comment that offended many people in the room.
    • His unreflective actions often got him into trouble, as he never thought about the consequences.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    thoughtful reflective considerate cautious prudent wise rational logical deliberate intentional mindful attentive careful heedful vigilant watchful guarded aware conscious informed enlightened educated sophisticated perceptive discerning astute shrewd sagacious judicious discreet circumspect tentative hesitant restrained reserved cautious careful.

    Related Nouns

    thought reflection consideration contemplation deliberation intuition instinct impulse spontaneity mindfulness awareness consciousness perception discernment discretion caution prudence wisdom rationality logic intention attention vigilance watchfulness guard awareness education sophistication enlightenment information.

    Related Verbs

    think reflect consider contemplate deliberate ponder muse introspect ruminate meditate weigh evaluate assess judge decide act speak respond react impulse intuit sense perceive discern distinguish differentiate realize understand comprehend apprehend grasp conceive.

    Related Adjectives

    thoughtful reflective considerate cautious prudent wise rational logical deliberate intentional mindful attentive careful heedful vigilant watchful guarded aware conscious informed enlightened educated sophisticated perceptive discerning astute shrewd sagacious judicious discreet circumspect tentative hesitant restrained reserved careful considerate.