irreflective en · ADJ
Etymology
From ir- + reflective.
Meanings
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Without mental reflection.
He obeys his instincts and indulges his appetites with the irreflective simplicity of an animal.
1899, John Addington Symonds, Renaissance in Italy Vol. 3:And among these defects should be counted a great ambition, a kind of harum-scarum and tumultuous activity, an irreflective impetuosity of passion, and a dangerous lack of balance and judgment.
1911, Guglielmo Ferrero, The Women of the Caesars:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more irreflective | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most irreflective | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |