释义 |
ˈthoughtlessness [f. as prec. + -ness.] The quality of being thoughtless; want of thought or consideration; carelessness, inconsiderateness.
a1704T. Brown Praise Pov. Wks. 1730 I. 96 The remains of the night [they spend] in sleep, idleness, thoughtlessness [etc.]. 1775Adair Amer. Ind. 420 Dry wood, with which they..provide themselves, but only from day to day, through their thoughtlessness of to-morrow. a1862Buckle Misc. Wks. (1872) I. 27 Vice is often cunning and wary; but thoughtlessness is always profuse and reckless. 1884Manch. Exam. 1 Oct. 3/1 The thoughtlessness of some of her actions is only equalled by their stupidity. |