Unintellectually

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. Lacking the ability to think critically or analytically
2. displaying a disregard for rational thought and intellectual engagement
3. characterized by a mindset that prioritizes emotions or simple opinions over reasoned arguments

Etymology: "Unintellectually" is a plain formation: the adjective "unintellectual," made by attaching the negative prefix "un-" to "intellectual," followed by the adverb suffix "-ly," which turns an adjective into a manner word. "Intellectual" itself comes from Latin "intellectualis," built on "intellectus," the noun for understanding, which in turn comes from "intellegere," to perceive or comprehend. The result describes doing something in a way that is not guided by reason or thought. Because "unintellectual" can be used of people, ideas, or tastes, the adverb naturally extends to actions carried out without any mental engagement, as in a response given without much reasoning behind it.