thoughtless

adjective

ˈthȯt-ləs How to pronounce thoughtless (audio)
Definition of thoughtlessnext
as in rude
showing a lack of manners or consideration for others always making thoughtless comments that hurt other people's feelings

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Recent Examples of thoughtless The tradition of pet portraiture is often overlooked as a low art, kitschy and thoughtless. — Literary Hub, 24 Mar. 2026 And that’s a pretty thoughtless way to approach a conflict that’s already killed so many. — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026 Scenes meant to convey fondness and dramatic weight instead flatten into thoughtless repetition, as the series’ decades-long dissection of the final girl reveals itself as a stale brand asset. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026 Karlsson was on the wrong side of the puck all evening, made careless decisions and generally played a thoughtless game. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thoughtless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtless
  1. rude
  2. inconsiderate
  3. disrespectful
Adjective
  • Totally ignoring the humanity of both worker and customer is rude, and yet both parties are interested in getting on with whatever the transaction is.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • When Hank and Peggy meet a new family who has moved into the neighborhood, the Laotian Souphanousinphones, Hank immediately dislikes the father, Kahn, who is abrasive, competitive, and often rude.
    — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of rude
Adjective
  • When Venus opposes Saturn on August 21, someone’s likely going to be fed up with someone else’s inconsiderate behavior.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
  • For some workers, letting AI write a message to a coworker may seem like a harmless time-saving hack, while others view it as inconsiderate or rude.
    — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of inconsiderate
Adjective
  • Ella didn’t respond to me and continues to write more disrespectful posts.
    — Abigail Van Buren, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Dolly, of course, would never have dreamed of being so disrespectful.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of disrespectful

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“Thoughtless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtless. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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