Example Sentences

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The problem isn’t usability itself; it’s what it has become—a design approach that replaced any need whatsoever to understand complex systems with the ability to thoughtlessly interact with them.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The way Kilgore at first proudly offers his canteen to, but then thoughtlessly withdraws it from, an enemy soldier who is about to die is priceless, and reportedly based on a real incident.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

You shouldn’t be thoughtlessly throwing money at whatever excites you that day.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 29, 2025

He may have spoken thoughtlessly or buckled under pressure from his wife or in-laws.

From New York Times • May 5, 2022

I rejoiced, and thoughtlessly threw myself across the room and into his lap.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer