thoughtless

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adjective

lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark.
characterized by or showing lack of thought: a shallow, thoughtless book.
not thinking enough; careless or heedless: thoughtless of his health.

devoid of or lacking capacity for thought.

Origin of thoughtless

First recorded in 1585–95; thought¹ + -less

Related formsthought·less·ly, adverbthought·less·ness, noun

Synonyms

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1. negligent, neglectful. 3. inattentive, remiss.

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Examples from the Web for thoughtlessness

Contemporary Examples

Unless said partner is ready to be whacked over their head with the box for their thoughtlessness, they have made a grave mistake.
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Emma Mahony
August 6, 2014

Historical Examples

It has been the result of thoughtlessness, rather than of malignity.
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Francis Augustus Cox
However, he now experienced sudden remorse for his thoughtlessness.
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Emile Zola
Fine would then interpose, with a thoughtlessness of which she soon repented.
The Fortune of the Rougons
Emile Zola
Earnestness is the path of immortality (Nirvana), thoughtlessness the path of death.
The Dhammapada
Unknown
People praise earnestness; thoughtlessness is always blamed.
The Dhammapada
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British Dictionary definitions for thoughtlessness

thoughtless

adjective

inconsideratea thoughtless remark
having or showing lack of thoughta thoughtless essay
unable to think; not having the power of thought

Derived Formsthoughtlessly, adverbthoughtlessness, noun

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Word Origin and History for thoughtlessness

thoughtless

adj.

"inconsiderate," 1794, from thought + -less. Related: Thoughtlessly; thoughtlessness.

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Synonyms

Examples from the Web for thoughtlessness

Contemporary Examples

Unless said partner is ready to be whacked over their head with the box for their thoughtlessness, they have made a grave mistake.

Historical Examples

It has been the result of thoughtlessness, rather than of malignity.

However, he now experienced sudden remorse for his thoughtlessness.

Fine would then interpose, with a thoughtlessness of which she soon repented.

Earnestness is the path of immortality (Nirvana), thoughtlessness the path of death.

People praise earnestness; thoughtlessness is always blamed.

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Word Origin and History for thoughtlessness

thoughtless

adj.

Origin of thoughtless