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

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

He was prepared to offer the sight of those bulging boots to his mother as evidence of her thoughtlessness.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole