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thoughtless
adjective thought·less \-ləs\
: not showing concern for the needs or feelings of other people
Full Definition of THOUGHTLESS
3
: lacking concern for others : inconsiderate <rude and thoughtless behavior> <a thoughtless remark>
— thought·less·ly adverb
— thought·less·ness noun
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First Known Use of THOUGHTLESS
1592
Related to THOUGHTLESS
- Synonyms
- discourteous, disrespectful, ill-bred, ill-mannered, impertinent, inconsiderate, rude, impolite, uncalled-for, uncivil, ungracious, unhandsome, unmannered, unmannerly
- Antonyms
- civil, considerate, courteous, genteel, gracious, mannerly, polite, thoughtful, well-bred
THOUGHTLESS Defined for Kids
thoughtless
adjective thought·less \ˈthȯt-ləs\
Definition of THOUGHTLESS for Kids
1
: not considerate of others <thoughtless behavior>
2
: not careful and alert
3
: done without thinking <thoughtless actions>
— thought·less·ly adverb
— thought·less·ness noun
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