Thoughtlessness: meaning, definitions and examples
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thoughtlessness
[ ˈθɔːt.ləs.nəs ]
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.
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
Etymology
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.
See also: forethought, thoughtful, thoughtfully, thoughtfulness, thoughtless, thoughtlessly, thoughts, unthoughtful.