Blankminded

Pronunciation: /blæŋk.maɪndɪd/

Definitions of blankminded

adjective describing a person who is lacking in thoughts or ideas, empty-headed

Example Sentences

A1 She felt blankminded after studying for hours.

A2 The stress of the exam left her feeling completely blankminded.

B1 He struggled to focus on his work, feeling blankminded from lack of sleep.

B2 The overwhelming amount of information made her feel blankminded and unable to think clearly.

C1 Despite his years of experience, he still occasionally feels blankminded when faced with complex problems.

C2 The constant pressure of his job often leaves him feeling blankminded and unable to make decisions.

Examples of blankminded in a Sentence

formal She appeared blankminded during the important presentation.

informal I always feel so blankminded after a long day at work.

slang Don't be so blankminded, just focus and get the task done.

figurative His mind felt blankminded as he tried to process the shocking news.

Grammatical Forms of blankminded

• past tense: blankminded
• plural: blankminded
• comparative: more blankminded
• superlative: most blankminded
• present tense: blankmind
• future tense: will be blankminded
• perfect tense: have blankminded
• continuous tense: is blankminding
• singular: blankminded
• positive degree: blankminded
• infinitive: to blankmind
• gerund: blankminding
• participle: blankminded

Origin and Evolution of blankminded

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'blankminded' is believed to have originated from the combination of 'blank' meaning empty or devoid of content, and 'minded' indicating the state of the mind.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'blankminded' has retained its original meaning of having a mind that is empty or devoid of thoughts. It is often used to describe a state of mental emptiness or lack of focus.