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
An accident doesn’t have to happen; however, today’s Full Moon could provoke thoughtless responses, impulsive actions and distractions that lead to regrets.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2025
The lack of racial diversity in Alt-Evergreen isn’t just the result of a thoughtless approach to casting background extras.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Boiled down to a thoughtless pervert by the public, Six became one.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2025
In the days depicted in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, thoughtless incarceration of the mentally ill was too common.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2025
The lack of racial diversity in Alt-Evergreen isn’t just the result of a thoughtless approach to casting background extras.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Boiled down to a thoughtless pervert by the public, Six became one.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2025
In the days depicted in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, thoughtless incarceration of the mentally ill was too common.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtless
Adjective
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Combined with not intervening too often, this will minimize the number of rude responses.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Basil, of course, is far from perfect, a rude, neurotic, accident-prone manager who insults guests, hides his gambling winnings from his wife and organizes an elaborate impersonation of her when his surprise anniversary party backfires.—
Rhett Bartlett,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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People like this are either children/teen or extremely inconsiderate.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Both mother and daughter say the district has been disrespectful toward them during the reporting process.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
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To trash another girl is beyond disrespectful.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Thoughtless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtless. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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