thoughtless
[
thawt
-lis]
/ˈθɔt lɪs/
adjective
1.
lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless:
a thoughtless remark.
2.
characterized by or showing lack of
thought
:
a shallow, thoughtless book.
3.
not thinking enough; careless or heedless:
thoughtless of his health.
4.
devoid of or lacking capacity for
thought
.
Origin
1585-95;
thought
1
+
-less
Related forms
thoughtlessly,
adverb
thoughtlessness,
noun
Synonyms
1.
negligent, neglectful.
3.
inattentive, remiss.
Examples from the web for
thoughtless
Most home fi res are due to careless or
thoughtless
behavior, and are easily preventable.
The act or behavior may be
thoughtless
or something you did not mean to do.
British Dictionary definitions for
thoughtless
thoughtless
/
ˈθɔːtlɪs
/
adjective
1.
inconsiderate:
a thoughtless remark
2.
having or showing lack of thought:
a thoughtless essay
3.
unable to think; not having the power of thought
Derived Forms
thoughtlessly,
adverb
thoughtlessness,
noun
Word Origin and History for
thoughtless
adj.
"inconsiderate," 1794, from
thought
+
-less
. Related:
Thoughtlessly
;
thoughtlessness
.