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Thoughtless: meaning, definitions and examples

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thoughtless

 

[ ˈθɔːt.ləs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

inconsiderate behavior

Lacking consideration for others; not thinking about the consequences of one's actions. Acting without care or concern for the feelings or well-being of others.

Synonyms

careless, inconsiderate, irresponsible

Examples of usage

  • He made a thoughtless comment that hurt her feelings.
  • She acted in a thoughtless manner, causing a lot of unnecessary trouble.
Context #2 | Adjective

without careful consideration

Done or said without careful consideration or thought. Impulsive or hasty in decision-making.

Synonyms

impulsive, rash, reckless

Examples of usage

  • It was a thoughtless mistake to send that email without double-checking it.
  • He regretted his thoughtless decision to quit his job without a backup plan.

Translations

Translations of the word "thoughtless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irrefletido

🇮🇳 बिना सोचे समझे

🇩🇪 gedankenlos

🇮🇩 ceroboh

🇺🇦 бездумний

🇵🇱 bezmyślny

🇯🇵 思慮のない (shiryō no nai)

🇫🇷 irréfléchi

🇪🇸 irreflexivo

🇹🇷 düşüncesiz

🇰🇷 생각 없는

🇸🇦 طائش

🇨🇿 bezohledný

🇸🇰 bezmyšlienkovitý

🇨🇳 不假思索的 (bù jiǎ sīsuǒ de)

🇸🇮 nepremišljen

🇮🇸 óhugsað

🇰🇿 ойланбайтын

🇬🇪 უგუნური

🇦🇿 düşüncəsiz

🇲🇽 irreflexivo

Etymology

The word 'thoughtless' originated from the combination of 'thought' and the suffix '-less', meaning 'without'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. Over time, the word has evolved to represent actions or behaviors that lack consideration or careful thinking. The negative connotation of 'thoughtless' highlights the importance of mindfulness and empathy in human interactions.

See also: forethought, thoughtful, thoughtfully, thoughtfulness, thoughtlessly, thoughtlessness, thoughts, unthoughtful.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,153, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.