thoughtlessly

Thân thiện

He tossed the wrapper thoughtlessly onto the ground.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner lacking consideration or care for others: Performing an action without thinking about how it might affect other people.
   • In a careless or heedless manner: Doing something without proper attention, reflection, or regard for consequences.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • He spoke thoughtlessly, hurting her feelings without realizing it.
  • She thoughtlessly threw her bag on the chair, not noticing someone was about to sit there.
  • The decision was made thoughtlessly, leading to many problems later.

Advanced Usage

• "to act thoughtlessly": to behave in a way that shows no forethought or consideration.
  • In his anger, he tended to act thoughtlessly and regret it later.

Variants and Related Words

• Thoughtless (adj): showing a lack of consideration for others; careless.
  • It was a thoughtless remark that he quickly apologized for.
• Thoughtlessness (n): the quality or state of being thoughtless.
  • Her thoughtlessness caused a great deal of inconvenience.

Synonyms

• Inconsiderately: without consideration for others.
• Carelessly: without giving sufficient attention or thought to avoid harm or errors.
• Heedlessly: without paying attention.

Antonyms

• Thoughtfully: in a way that shows careful consideration.
• Considerately: in a way that shows regard for others' feelings.

Related Phrases

• On a thoughtless impulse: acting suddenly without thinking.
  • He bought the expensive car on a thoughtless impulse.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. showing thoughtlessness
   • he treated his parents thoughtlessly
2. in a thoughtless manner
   • he stared thoughtlessly at the picture

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unthinkingly
• unthinking