irreflective

adjective
UK: /ˌɪrɪˈflektɪv/
US: /ˌɪrɪˈflektɪv/

  1. Not reflective; lacking the ability to reflect light, sound, or other forms of energy.

    1. The wall was irreflective, so the room stayed dark.
    2. The coating made the surface irreflective, preventing glare from the sun.

  2. Not thoughtful or introspective; lacking consideration or deep thought.

    1. His irreflective response showed he hadn't considered the issue.
    2. The irreflective nature of her comments suggested a lack of empathy for others' feelings.

Synonyms

nonreflective matte dull thoughtless unthinking shallow

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "irreflective" in English means: Not reflective; lacking the ability to reflect light, sound, or other forms of energy., Not thoughtful or introspective; lacking consideration or deep thought..

The phonetic transcription of "irreflective" is /ˌɪrɪˈflektɪv/ in British English and /ˌɪrɪˈflektɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "irreflective": nonreflective, matte, dull, thoughtless, unthinking, shallow.

Example usage of "irreflective": "The wall was irreflective, so the room stayed dark.". More examples on the page.