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without thinking

[wɪðˈaʊt ˈθɪŋkɪŋ]
adverbial phrase
sem pensar
1. in an automatic or reflexive manner; without conscious deliberation or consideration
He answered without thinking and immediately regretted it.
Ele respondeu sem pensar e imediatamente se arrependeu.
2. instinctively or reactively, often resulting in unintended consequences
She spoke without thinking about the consequences of her words.
Ela falou sem pensar nas consequências de suas palavras.
NYC Slang
off the dome
Synonyms
without considerationthoughtlesslyunthinkinglyimpulsivelyinstinctivelyautomaticallyreflexively
Antonyms
thoughtfullycarefullydeliberatelyintentionallyconsciouslywith consideration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sem pensar
most common usage
Brazil
na muvuca
informal/colloquial, meaning reflexively or carelessly
Portugal
sem pensar
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
irreflectidamente
more formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak without thinking
act without thinking
do something without thinking twice
knee-jerk reaction
open mouth, insert foot
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