Mindlessness

Mindlessness is a colloquial term that refers to behavior that is careless and unthinking. It is essentially suggesting that someone is acting in a manner as if their mind is absent from their body. Sometimes this can imply behavior that is undertaken without consideration of the possible consequences.

For example, in a state of mindlessness a person may forget to turn off their oven and lock their door as they leave the house.

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