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thoughtlessness

  • a word derived from thoughtless.
    thoughtless
    adjective
    lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless.

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That edgelord thoughtlessness appears to be core to Herrera’s identity in a way that could certainly cause issues in Congress.

From Slate ● Mar. 9, 2026

It’s easy to conflate this with laziness or thoughtlessness.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 30, 2026

Judge Richard Parkes KC said the pair had acted with "extreme stupidity and thoughtlessness", causing a "great deal of public outrage".

From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2023

The thoughtlessness of fellow Americans has made life harder for Cindi Hilfman too.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2022

Not to Newfoundland, and not to his own thoughtlessness.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz