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
Citchens is interested in the cult of patriarchy, and the many sins thoughtless worship enables.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 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
Citchens is interested in the cult of patriarchy, and the many sins thoughtless worship enables.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtless
Adjective
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People who are rude or unaware with receptionists can poison your culture, create unnecessary hierarchies, and drive your best people to leave.—
Jessica Neal,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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In a post on the AITA subreddit, the original poster (OP) explained that her sister, 34, who's always rude to her, has a 6-year-old son.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 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
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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 22 Nov. 2025.
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