ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Thoughtless

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈθɔːtləs/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Thoughtless is an adjective meaning Marked by or showing lack of due thought or care.

Meaning

Marked by or showing lack of due thought or care.

More Meanings

  1. Inconsiderate, inattentive.
  2. Lacking thought or consideration.

Example Sentences

A thoughtless remark.
The debate turned into thoughtless bickering.
In thoughtless and breathless fear I rushed forward to avoid this host of demons, but while flying thus still more frightful and distorted shapes appeared, and I fancied I felt their hands clutching me.

Synonyms for thoughtless

Depending on context, synonyms include careless, mindless, heedless, regardless, unheeding, inconsiderate.

Antonyms for thoughtless

Common opposites include attentive, thoughtful.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include heedless, unthoughtful, careless, inconsiderate, regardless, unthinking.

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