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
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.
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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
The movie devolves into something inexact and thoughtless, without anything distinct to recenter it.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
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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
The movie devolves into something inexact and thoughtless, without anything distinct to recenter it.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thoughtless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtless
Adjective
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People at work have made rude comments pertaining to my hearing.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Though Jackson acknowledged that those time crunches can be stressful, being rude isn't the way to go.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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,
3 Nov. 2025
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Many people agreed that her boyfriend’s decision to propose publicly — despite knowing her feelings — was manipulative and inconsiderate.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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To think that way would be disrespectful.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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In some Orthodox cultures outside North America, crossing one’s legs is considered to be very disrespectful.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Jan. 2026
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“Thoughtless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtless. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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