thoughtless

CEFRB2

/ˈθɔːtləs/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not considering other peoples feelings or needs.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Inconsiderate, inattentive.

Examples

  • How thoughtless of you to do that.

  • It's thoughtless of her to say so.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Lacking thought or consideration.

  2. Marked by or showing lack of due thought or care.

More examples

In context

  • Thoughtless speech may give rise to great mischief.

  • The debate turned into thoughtless bickering.

  • A thoughtless remark.

Synonyms

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His very blank comment at the party last night hurt her feelings deeply.

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Origin

adjective

From thought + -less.