thoughtless
/'θɔ:tlis/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Lacking consideration for others; inconsiderate: Describes behavior or actions that show a disregard for the feelings, needs, or well-being of other people.
- Lacking careful thought; heedless: Describes actions, statements, or decisions made without proper consideration, attention, or reflection.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- His thoughtless comment about her appearance hurt her feelings.
- It was thoughtless of him to play loud music late at night.
- The driver made a thoughtless mistake by not checking the blind spot.
- She regretted her thoughtless promise, which she couldn't keep.
Advanced Usage
- "thoughtless of": Used to indicate what specific thing was not considered.
- He was thoughtless of the consequences.
- She is often thoughtless of other people's time.
Variants and Related Words
- Thoughtlessly (adverb): In a thoughtless manner.
- He acted thoughtlessly and caused a problem.
- Thoughtlessness (noun): The quality or state of being thoughtless.
- His thoughtlessness led to the accident.
Synonyms
- Inconsiderate: Not thinking of other people's feelings.
- Heedless: Paying no attention; careless.
- Careless: Not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
- Tactless: Having or showing a lack of skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Antonyms
- Thoughtful: Showing consideration for others; absorbed in or involving thought.
- Considerate: Careful not to inconvenience or harm others.
- Prudent: Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
Adjective
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without care or thought for others; `Let them eat cake'"
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the thoughtless saying of a great princess on being informed that the people had no bread
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showing lack of careful thought
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the debate turned into thoughtless bickering
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