Example Sentences

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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

“The thoughtlessness and greed is turned to 11, and that was fun,” says Simpson.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025

A second person said: "The bolt challenge is paining me because it’s innocent and hardworking people on both sides that are suffering for the wickedness and thoughtlessness of other people. Really unfair."

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2024

One Sunday when Father, Betsie, and I were having dinner at Hilversum, I commented on what I had concluded was simple thoughtlessness.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom