thoughtless
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for thoughtless, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Done without proper thought or care.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use thoughtless
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
thoughtless remark
thoughtless behavior
Etymology
From thought plus -less, meaning literally "lacking thought."
Full origin of thoughtless →Frequently asked questions
What does “thoughtless” mean?
The word “thoughtless” means done without proper thought or care. In plain terms, careless or inconsiderate — done without stopping to think about the consequences or other people.
How do you pronounce “thoughtless”?
“Thoughtless” is pronounced THAWT-luhs (/ˈθɔtləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “thoughtless” in a sentence?
Here is “thoughtless” used in a sentence: “It was a thoughtless comment that hurt her feelings.”
What part of speech is “thoughtless”?
“Thoughtless” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “thoughtless” have?
“Thoughtless” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: done without proper thought or care.
Related words
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