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
But human imitation isn’t mechanical or thoughtless.
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Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
From start to finish, the Red Sox deployed a careless, thoughtless, and passive stratagem.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
To do a lot less foolish, thoughtless, stupid, idiotic things.
—Gwen Faulkenberry, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
At best, both Labour and the Conservatives have spent political capital on an activist who has repeatedly expressed thoughtless and hateful views in public.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thoughtless
Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
From start to finish, the Red Sox deployed a careless, thoughtless, and passive stratagem.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
To do a lot less foolish, thoughtless, stupid, idiotic things.
—Gwen Faulkenberry, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
At best, both Labour and the Conservatives have spent political capital on an activist who has repeatedly expressed thoughtless and hateful views in public.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thoughtless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtless
Adjective
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Pete Hegseth rebukes 'rude' reporter who interrupted Pentagon briefing on Iran.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, wearing baseball caps backward is considered a rude violation of etiquette, and going barefoot is not allowed.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The city should have more police officers giving out tickets to inconsiderate dog owners.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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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,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Yamal, who is Muslim, said the chants were disrespectful and intolerable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The manner in which this was conducted is incredibly disrespectful to both Chiefs, Police Officers, and Firefighters.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Thoughtless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtless. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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