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 story of an arthouse film director trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Joachim Trier’s film could finally see some Oscar love for Stellan Skarsgård, who plays the talented but thoughtless father, and Renate Reinsve, as his daughter, a brilliant but troubled actress.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2025
Intellectual and spiritual awakening pulled humans out of the natural cycles of thoughtless survival and led them to inquire into the meaning of life, the universe, and everything.
—Big Think, 16 Nov. 2025
Not having matches in a waterproof container was another thoughtless mistake.
—Bill Shaber, Outdoor Life, 22 Oct. 2025
Buying things is becoming as thoughtless as sending a text.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2025
Intellectual and spiritual awakening pulled humans out of the natural cycles of thoughtless survival and led them to inquire into the meaning of life, the universe, and everything.
—Big Think, 16 Nov. 2025
Not having matches in a waterproof container was another thoughtless mistake.
—Bill Shaber, Outdoor Life, 22 Oct. 2025
Buying things is becoming as thoughtless as sending a text.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtless
Adjective
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So, a thinking, opinionated, rude wind is just another amalgamation of human and other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Things may be a bit fractious in NATO these days, but at Paris’ SS/2026 Haute Couture week, the civic side of the WWII Allies’ exchange looks in rude good health.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Guests will enjoy the experience free from disruptive behavior, foul language, obscene gestures, fighting, unruly conduct or inconsiderate actions.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Nothing but rude, inconsiderate people terrorizing animals, babies and people with PTSD.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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Still, in general, experts agree that many people find swearing rude and disrespectful, so with kids of any age, parents should do their best to model socially-acceptable language and discuss the potential present and future impact of using dicey words.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
26 Jan. 2026
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Keane loved Polinsky’s insistence on inclusiveness, respect for the governor down to the most obscure staffer, and zero tolerance for those disrespectful to rank-and-file workers.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Thoughtless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtless. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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