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单词 thoughtless
释义

thoughtless

adjective

thought·​less ˈthȯt-ləs How to pronounce thoughtless (audio)
1
: lacking concern for others : inconsiderate
rude and thoughtless behavior
a thoughtless remark
2
a
: insufficiently alert : careless
b
: reckless, rash
thoughtless actions
3
: devoid of thought : insensate
thoughtlessly adverb
thoughtlessness noun

Synonyms

  • discourteous
  • disrespectful
  • ill-bred
  • ill-mannered
  • impertinent
  • impolite
  • inconsiderate
  • rude
  • uncalled-for
  • uncivil
  • ungracious
  • unhandsome
  • unmannered
  • unmannerly
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Example Sentences

a selfish and thoughtless person always making thoughtless comments that hurt other people's feelings
Recent Examples on the Web The way to deal with thoughtless guests is to refrain from inviting them again. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022 The Mar-a-Lago search warrant showed that Trump has grown more rash, thoughtless, and heedless—and more unfit than ever for the Presidency. David Rohde, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2022 How do these kinds of thoughtless or disgraceful practices arise in companies? Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Against feckless public response to tragedy, Morrissey pinpoints the thoughtless way pop culture can be misused to anesthetize the populace. Armond White, National Review, 20 July 2022 Perrotta is up to his old tricks, painting a man’s thoughtless lechery in touching tones, inviting misreading. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 13 June 2022 What your nervy acquaintance did was breach whatever privacy is left in our society these days, which was thoughtless, rude and inexcusable. Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 17 May 2022 Maybe Granny wants a break from her thoughtless progeny. Washington Post, 2 May 2022 But owning goods isn’t inherently negative, and naming our things is one way to pull away from more thoughtless consumption. Kathryn Hymes, The Atlantic, 14 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1544, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Kids Definition

thoughtless

adjective

thought·​less ˈthȯt-ləs How to pronounce thoughtless (audio)
1
: not considerate of others
thoughtless behavior
2
: not careful and alert
3
: done without thinking
thoughtless actions

thoughtless

adjective

as in rude
showing a lack of manners or consideration for others always making thoughtless comments that hurt other people's feelings

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • rude
  • inconsiderate
  • disrespectful
  • discourteous
  • ungracious
  • abrupt
  • arrogant
  • impolite
  • unmannerly
  • uncivil
  • impertinent
  • blunt
  • unmannered
  • ill-mannered
  • ill-bred
  • unhandsome
  • uncalled-for
  • impudent
  • vulgar
  • improper
  • gruff
  • incorrect
  • insolent
  • shameless
  • curt
  • boorish
  • loutish
  • brazen
  • uncouth
  • bold
  • churlish
  • cheeky
  • audacious
  • clownish
  • brash
  • saucy
  • brusque
  • sassy
  • antisocial
  • disagreeable
  • sullen
  • brassy
  • surly
  • indecent
  • unseemly
  • grumpy
  • conceited
  • pretentious
  • lippy
  • supercilious
  • presumptuous
  • indecorous
  • snippy
  • fresh
  • arch
  • bumptious
  • haughty
  • caddish
  • crabbed
  • pompous
  • crusty
  • bold-faced
  • imperious
  • cross
  • sharp
  • peremptory
  • high-handed
  • brusk
  • snippety
  • superior

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • thoughtful
  • civil
  • considerate
  • polite
  • gracious
  • courteous
  • humble
  • genteel
  • dutiful
  • meek
  • mannerly
  • modest
  • unassertive
  • respectful
  • appropriate
  • acceptable
  • deferential
  • suitable
  • good
  • submissive
  • proper
  • seemly
  • correct
  • friendly
  • respectable
  • decorous
  • decent
  • right
  • becoming
  • hospitable
  • fitting
  • affable
  • genial
  • graceful
  • well-bred
  • befitting
  • yielding
  • meet
  • cordial
  • sociable
  • felicitous
  • fit
  • chivalrous
  • gallant
  • ceremonious
  • courtly
  • elegant
  • refined
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