thoughtlessthought‧less /ˈθɔːtləs $ ˈθɒːt-/ ●○○ adjective - the thoughtless use of nuclear technology
- But in fact, competition between the two men to produce the first pulp led to hurried, thoughtless design.
- It was thoughtless of Miguel to take the vehicle - but maybe he'd needed it in a hurry.
- Many years before that, man has thought of the animal as being stupid and thoughtless.
- That certainly wasn't the intent, and we're sorry for any hurt this thoughtless headline caused.
- This thoughtless response is so much easier than confronting the real reasons, as it has an inevitability about it.
- We have caused enough harm by our thoughtless, irresponsible, selfish behaviour.
unintentionally unkind► thoughtless/inconsiderate not thinking about the effects of your actions on other people: · It was inconsiderate of him not to say that he would be late.· a thoughtless disregard for other people’s feelings
► tactless someone who is tactless carelessly says or does things that are likely to upset someone, without realizing what they are doing: · How could you be so tactless?· a tactless question
► insensitive behaving in a way that is likely to upset someone, or not seeming to care about someone’s feelings. Insensitive is rather a formal word: · The article is insensitive to the family and friends of the victim.· He later admitted that some of his remarks were ‘insensitive’.
unkind, but not deliberately unkind► thoughtless/inconsiderate someone who is thoughtless or inconsiderate only thinks about their own situation, their own enjoyment etc, and does not think about the effects that their actions will have on other people: · A few thoughtless people have spoiled the holiday for everyone else.· I have an inconsiderate neighbour who plays loud music late at night.it is thoughtless/inconsiderate of somebody to do something: · It was thoughtless of him to mention her divorce when she's so upset.· I'm sorry, it was inconsiderate of me to phone so early.
► insensitive someone who is insensitive does not notice when other people are upset or when something that they do might upset other people: · How could you be so insensitive?insensitive to somebody's feelings/needs etc: · Doctors sometimes seem insensitive to their patients' feelings.
► tactless someone who is tactless says or does things that offend other people or hurt their feelings, without intending to and without realizing that they have done it: · He made all sorts of tactless remarks about her appearance.it is tactless (of somebody) to do something: · It was a bit tactless of you to start talking about her ex-boyfriend.
nounthoughtthoughtfulness ≠ thoughtlessnessadjectivethoughtful ≠ thoughtlessadverbthoughtfully ≠ thoughtlessly