incogitant
UK: ɪnˈkɒdʒɪtənt | US: ɪnˈkɑːdʒɪtənt
adj. thoughtless; lacking consideration or reflection
adj. (archaic) incapable of thinking; unintelligent
incogitant = in<not> + cogit<think> + ant<adjective suffix>
- in (prefix): from Latin "in-," meaning "not" or "without."
- cogit (root): from Latin "cogitare," meaning "to think" or "ponder."
- ant (suffix): from Latin "-antem," forming adjectives indicating a state or quality.
Etymology Origin:
Derived from Latin incogitans, the word combines "in-" (negation) with "cogitare" (to think), reflecting a literal sense of "not thinking." Originally used in the 17th century to describe both willful thoughtlessness and innate lack of reasoning, its modern usage leans toward criticism of careless behavior. The root "cogit-" also appears in "cogitate" (to reflect deeply) and "cognition" (mental processes).
His incogitant remarks offended the entire audience.
The incogitant driver caused an accident by ignoring traffic signals.
She regretted her incogitant decision to quit without a backup plan.
The politician’s incogitant policies drew widespread criticism.
Avoid incogitant spending; always budget carefully.