unmindful

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ʌnˈmaɪndfəl//

KK: /ʌnˈmaɪndfəl/

adjective

Definition

Not paying attention or being careless about something.

Example

She was unmindful of the time and missed her appointment.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparative: more unmindful

Superlative: most unmindful

Conversation

I noticed you seemed a bit unmindful during the meeting today.

Yeah, I guess I was just distracted by my phone.

It's easy to be unmindful when there are so many things going on.

Definitely! I need to work on paying more attention.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

heedless

oblivious

inattentive

Antonyms

mindful

attentive

aware

Root Explanation

Unmindful → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "mindful" (from Old English "myndfull", meaning full of mind or aware). The word "unmindful" means not being aware or not paying attention.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'full of mind' ('mindful') — this helps you remember that 'unmindful' means not paying attention.

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