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Is there a word for people incapable of thinking?

That is the way it is done since ever. Some offer simplifications: they are, though, for people incapable of thinking.

Is there a word to express that equivalently (or close to equivalently)? The sentence should look like something like this, with ADJECTIVE standing in for the desired word (however, variations will also be considered):

[. . .] they are, though, for ADJECTIVE people.

To clarify, the wanted meaning surely wants to “attack” or to “strike” the addressees but without degenerating into vulgar insults, thus maintaining its fine and elegant form.

Best Answer

How about imbecilic?

Imbecilic: a person considered foolish or stupid.

A somewhat less offensive term might be unreasoning.

Unreasoning: not reasoning or exercising reason; thoughtless; irrational.

Although perhaps unreasonable is more suited to your incapable criterion.


I had another idea: whilst it doesn't really convey a connotation of incapability, a word which is often used in such circumstances is thoughtless.

Marked by or showing lack of due forethought or care; careless: a thoughtless mistake; a thoughtless bumbler.

Lacking thought: staring blankly in a thoughtless daze.

All definitions from thefreedictionary.com