Thoughtlessness: meaning, definitions and examples

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thoughtlessness

[ ˈθɔːt.ləs.nəs ]

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in behavior

The quality or state of being lacking in careful consideration or thought; heedlessness.

Synonyms

carelessness, heedlessness, recklessness

Examples of usage

She acted with thoughtlessness by making such a reckless decision.
His thoughtlessness led to disastrous consequences for the company.
The thoughtlessness of his actions caused harm to those around him.

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in speech

The quality of being inconsiderate or lacking empathy in one's words or remarks.

Synonyms

impoliteness, insensitivity, rudeness

Examples of usage

His thoughtlessness in his remarks offended many people.
Speaking without thinking can often lead to thoughtlessness.
She regretted her thoughtlessness in the way she spoke to her friend.

Translations

Translations of the word "thoughtlessness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irreflexão

🇮🇳 अविचार

🇩🇪 Gedankenlosigkeit

🇮🇩 kelalaian

🇺🇦 бездумність

🇵🇱 bezmyślność

🇯🇵 軽率

🇫🇷 irréflexion

🇪🇸 irreflexión

🇹🇷 düşüncesizlik

🇰🇷 무분별

🇸🇦 طيش

🇨🇿 bezmyšlenkovitost

🇸🇰 bezmyšlienkovitosť

🇨🇳 轻率

🇸🇮 nepremišljenost

🇮🇸 hugsunarleysi

🇰🇿 ойланбаушылық

🇬🇪 გაუფრთხილებლობა

🇦🇿 düşüncəsizlik

🇲🇽 irreflexión

Word origin

The word 'thoughtlessness' originated from the combination of 'thoughtless' and the suffix '-ness', which is used to form abstract nouns indicating a state or condition. 'Thoughtless' itself comes from the Old English word 'þōhtlēas', where 'þōht' means 'thought' and 'lēas' means 'without'. Therefore, 'thoughtlessness' refers to the state of being without thought or consideration.