1
: lacking concern for others : inconsiderate
rude and thoughtless behavior
a thoughtless remark
thoughtlessly
adverb
thoughtlessness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of thoughtless in a Sentence
a selfish and thoughtless person
always making thoughtless comments that hurt other people's feelings
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Their objectives are routinely thwarted by the democratic process and the thoughtless voters who participate in it.
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Noah Rothman, National Review, 18 Jan. 2024
In response to the Jets star’s thoughtless comments, Kimmel threatened to take Rodgers to court.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2024
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Noah Rothman, National Review, 18 Jan. 2024
In response to the Jets star’s thoughtless comments, Kimmel threatened to take Rodgers to court.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2024
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“Thoughtless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thoughtless. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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thoughtless
adjective
thought·less
ˈthȯt-ləs 
1
a
: not careful and alert
b
: done without thinking beforehand
thoughtless actions
2
: lacking concern for others : inconsiderate
a thoughtless remark
thoughtlessly
adverb
thoughtlessness
noun
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