Unmindful

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈmaɪndfəl/

Definitions of unmindful

adjective failing to give proper attention or care

Example Sentences

A1 She was unmindful of the time and ended up being late for the meeting.

A2 The child was unmindful of the danger as he ran across the street.

B1 He was unmindful of the consequences of his actions and now regrets his decision.

B2 The driver was unmindful of the speed limit and got pulled over by the police.

C1 Despite his intelligence, he can be unmindful of other people's feelings at times.

C2 The politician's unmindful comments caused a public outcry and backlash.

Examples of unmindful in a Sentence

formal She was unmindful of the consequences of her actions.

informal He was completely unmindful of the mess he was making.

slang They were so unmindful, they didn't even notice the time passing.

figurative The artist painted with an unmindful brush, creating a masterpiece without overthinking it.

Grammatical Forms of unmindful

• past tense: unminded
• plural: unmindfuls
• comparative: more unmindful
• superlative: most unmindful
• present tense: unminds
• future tense: will be unmindful
• perfect tense: have been unmindful
• continuous tense: is being unmindful
• singular: unmindful
• positive degree: unmindful
• infinitive: to be unmindful
• gerund: unminding
• participle: unminded

Origin and Evolution of unmindful

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unmindful' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'un-' (meaning not) and 'mindful' (meaning attentive or aware).

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unmindful' has retained its original meaning of lacking awareness or attention, but its usage has expanded to also include being forgetful or negligent in various contexts.