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mindless

[/ˈmaɪndləs/]
adjective
sem sentido; inconsciente; automático
1. Lacking intelligence or intellectual capacity; stupid
That was a mindless decision on your part.
Essa foi uma decisão sem sentido da sua parte.
2. Done automatically or without thinking; mechanical
She scrolled mindlessly through her phone for hours.
Ela rolava a tela do seu telefone automaticamente por horas.
3. Not requiring thought or attention; trivial
The job was mindless but well-paying.
O trabalho era monótono, mas bem remunerado.
NYC Slang
thoughtless; absent-minded
Synonyms
stupidthoughtlesssenselessautomaticmechanicalbrainlessvacant
Antonyms
intelligentthoughtfulmindfulconsciousdeliberatesmart

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sem sentido; inconsciente; automático
Common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
desatento; descuidado
May emphasize lack of attention or care
Portugal
insensato; automático
More formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

mindless chatter - tagarelice sem sentido
mindless violence - violência sem motivação
go mindless - agir mecanicamente sem pensar
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