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Thoughtless
/ˈθɔːtləs/
Marked by or showing lack of due thought or care; careless.
📖 Definitions of "Thoughtless"
adjective
- 1
Marked by or showing lack of due thought or care; careless.
- 2
Inconsiderate, inattentive.
"A thoughtless remark."
- 3
Lacking thought or consideration.
"The debate turned into thoughtless bickering."
🔄 Synonyms of "Thoughtless"
10 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| heedless | Unaware; without noticing; careless; inattentive. |
| careless | Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes. |
| regardless | Paying no attention to; ignoring. |
| unheeding | Showing disregard |
| inconsiderate | Not considerate of others. |
| uncaringnoun | Characterized by a lack of care; not caring. |
| unconsidered | Not considered. |
| unreflective | Not reflective; thoughtless |
| unthinking | Without proper thought; thoughtless. |
| unthoughtful | Inconsiderate of the feelings of others. |
↔️ Antonyms of "Thoughtless"
Words with the opposite meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| attentive | Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely. |
| thoughtful | Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others. |
| heedful | Paying close attention; mindful. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Thoughtless"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| heedlessnoun | Unaware; without noticing; careless; inattentive. |
| unthoughtful | Inconsiderate of the feelings of others. |
| careless | Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes. |
| inconsiderate | Not considerate of others. |
| regardlessnoun | Paying no attention to; ignoring. |
| unthinking | Without proper thought; thoughtless. |
| unreflective | Not reflective; thoughtless |
| uncaring | Characterized by a lack of care; not caring. |
| unheeding | Showing disregard |
| unconsidered | Not considered. |
| indifferent | Ambivalent; unconcerned; uninterested, apathetic. |
| deaf | Unable (or partially able) to hear. |
| oblivious | (usually with to or of) Lacking awareness; unmindful; unaware, unconscious of. |
| irresponsible | Lacking a sense of responsibility; performed or acting as though without responsibility; negligent. |
| imprudent | Not prudent; lacking prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not paying attention to the consequences of one's actions. |
| unaware | Not aware or informed; lacking knowledge; unmindful. |
| mindless | Showing a lack of forethought or sense. |
| unwise | Not wise; lacking wisdom |
| indiscriminate | (of a person) Without care in making distinctions, thoughtless. |
| ill-advised | (informal) Acting unwisely. |
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