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thought·less
 thoughtless
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- pronunciation:
- thawt
lihs
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
If something is thoughtless, it shows a lack of serious thinking or of paying attention.
Sam made many thoughtless mistakes on his test. If he had been more careful, he could have gotten a B, or even an A.- similar words:
- careless, dumb, shallow, stupid, vacant
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| definition 2: |
If someone is thoughtless, they don't pay enough attention to the feelings or needs of other people. If a thing is called "thoughtless," it is not very kind or considerate.
It was thoughtless of Mr. Wood to forget to help his mother out of the car.Her brother's thoughtless remark about the way she walked after her operation hurt Jada's feelings a lot. He felt bad later and said he was sorry.- antonyms:
- considerate, thoughtful
- similar words:
- impolite, rude
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| related words: |
careless, snap |
| derivations: |
thoughtlessly (adv.), thoughtlessness (n.) |
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