thoughtless

thought·less

adj \-ləs\

Definition of THOUGHTLESS

1

a : insufficiently alert : careless b : reckless, rash <thoughtless actions>

2

: devoid of thought : insensate

3

: lacking concern for others : inconsiderate <rude and thoughtless behavior> <a thoughtless remark>

— thought·less·ly adverb

— thought·less·ness noun

Examples of THOUGHTLESS

1. a selfish and thoughtless person
2. <always making thoughtless comments that hurt other people's feelings>

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

Related Words: arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced, brash, brassy, brazen, cheeky, fresh, impudent, insolent, lippy, sassy, saucy, shameless; boorish, caddish, churlish, clownish, loutish, uncouth, vulgar; abrupt, blunt, brusque (also brusk), crusty, curt, gruff, sharp, snippety, snippy; antisocial, crabbed, cross, disagreeable, grumpy, sullen, surly; improper, incorrect, indecent, indecorous, unseemly; arrogant, bumptious, conceited, haughty, high-handed, imperious, peremptory, pompous, presumptuous, pretentious, supercilious, superior

Near Antonyms: humble, meek, modest, unassertive; deferential, dutiful, respectful, submissive, yielding; acceptable, appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decent, decorous, fit, fitting, good, meet, proper, respectable, right, seemly, suitable; affable, cordial, friendly, genial, hospitable, sociable; felicitous, graceful; chivalrous, courtly, gallant; ceremonious; elegant, refined

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