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thought·less
thoughtless
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- pronunciation:
- thawt
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
not thinking adequately or enough; careless; reckless.
The thoughtless driver pulled into the traffic without looking.- synonyms:
- careless, heedless, negligent, rash, reckless
- antonyms:
- careful, thoughtful
- similar words:
- foolhardy, foolish, ill-considered, impetuous, imprudent, oblivious, precipitate, remiss, unmindful, unwise
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definition 2: |
marked by lack of thought or foresight.
I could have done so much better on the test if I hadn't made some thoughtless mistakes.- synonyms:
- inattentive, unreflective, unthinking
- antonyms:
- thoughtful
- similar words:
- asinine, careless, dumb, glib, imprudent, neglectful, shallow, stupid, unobservant, vacant, vacuous
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definition 3: |
inconsiderate.
His sister was somewhat hurt by his thoughtless remark.- synonyms:
- inattentive, inconsiderate, insensitive
- antonyms:
- careful, considerate, thoughtful
- similar words:
- careless, discourteous, impolite, oblivious, rude, tactless, unmindful
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related words: |
absent, careless, casual, credulous, flighty, heedless, ill-advised, impulsive, negligent, perfunctory, rash, reckless, snap |
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derivations: |
thoughtlessly (adv.), thoughtlessness (n.) |
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