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
That was still true at the end of Thursday’s first quarter, when Cardoso turned around from a routine rebound and threw an awkward, thoughtless pass straight into the hands of the Wings’ Paige Bueckers.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
Nobody likes receiving a lazy, thoughtless apology.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 11 June 2025
Letting a house of that size sit untouched is an act of thoughtless extravagance.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 May 2025
The Twist in The Woman in the Yard Is a New Low for Trauma Horror Horror that’s really about trauma is now the norm, but there’s something particularly thoughtless about this film’s treatment of mental health.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
Nobody likes receiving a lazy, thoughtless apology.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 11 June 2025
Letting a house of that size sit untouched is an act of thoughtless extravagance.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 May 2025
The Twist in The Woman in the Yard Is a New Low for Trauma Horror Horror that’s really about trauma is now the norm, but there’s something particularly thoughtless about this film’s treatment of mental health.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtless
Adjective
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Most commenters support the original poster, writing that the aunt and uncle are the rude people in this situation.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Stand up to anyone who bullies you, and call people out who are rude or behaving badly.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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While her neighbor accused her of being inconsiderate, online reactions overwhelmingly supported her right to protect her property.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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In many Western cultures, guests wearing white to a wedding may be interpreted as rude or inconsiderate because it can be seen as competing with or taking attention away from the bride, who traditionally stands out wearing white to mark her special status.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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“Thoughtless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtless. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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