Definitions

thoughtless

[thawt-lis] / ˈθɔt lɪs /

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inconsiderate adj.
absent-minded, unobservant adj.

ADJECTIVE

inconsiderate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

antisocial boorish impolite indiscreet insensitive reckless rude

WEAK

apathetic asocial blind brash deaf discourteous egocentric hasty heedless hot-headed inattentive incautious indelicate indifferent listless madcap neglectful negligent primitive rash self-centered selfish sharp short tactless uncaring unceremonious unconcerned undiplomatic ungracious unheeding unkind unmindful unrefined

Antonyms

STRONGEST

mannerly polite refined sophisticated

WEAK

attentive considerate heeding kind mindful observant thinking thoughtful unselfish

ADJECTIVE

absent-minded, unobservant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

careless foolish ill-advised ill-considered irrational mindless reckless senseless stupid

WEAK

bovine confused doltish dull empty-headed flighty heedless imprudent inadvertent inane inattentive incomprehensible inept injudicious irreflective lamebrained loony neglectful negligent obtuse puerile rash regardless remiss silly undiscerning unheeding unmindful unreasonable unreasoning unreflective unthinking vacuous witless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careful cautious intelligent mindful prudent rational reasonable responsible sensible thoughtful wise

WEAK

attentive considerate heeding kind observant thinking unselfish

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thoughtless

But only you know your daughter, and you probably have a better idea of whether this was a deliberate insult or just a thoughtless remark, because these kinds of comments don’t happen in isolation.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

Not with an impossible grading policy or a thoughtless change to my course, but by letting students use artificial intelligence on team assignments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026

Her volition and intention don’t matter because an artist who is in on the joke makes hating less fun for the thoughtless critic.

From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2026

Showed courage in the first innings to put a first-Test pair behind him and looked good in the second until a thoughtless shot.

From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2025

I prayed her to assist me, and her good sense was perfect; one could hope for no behavior like it from the young, thoughtless as they most often are.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

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