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
To do a lot less foolish, thoughtless, stupid, idiotic things.
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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
The story of an arthouse film director trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Joachim Trier’s film could finally see some Oscar love for Stellan Skarsgård, who plays the talented but thoughtless father, and Renate Reinsve, as his daughter, a brilliant but troubled actress.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2025
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.
—Big Think, 16 Nov. 2025
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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
The story of an arthouse film director trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Joachim Trier’s film could finally see some Oscar love for Stellan Skarsgård, who plays the talented but thoughtless father, and Renate Reinsve, as his daughter, a brilliant but troubled actress.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2025
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.
—Big Think, 16 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtless
Adjective
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The deranged demeanor accompanying her rude responses under oath deserves an Oscar nomination in the cringe and horror categories.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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But there are also things that are just kind of, 'Well, that’s rude.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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,
11 Feb. 2026
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Aggressive, inconsiderate and unsafe operation prevail.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Still, the administration's support for glyphosate is disrespectful of the MAHA movement, said Ken Cook, president and co-founder of the advocacy nonprofit Environmental Working Group.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Veronique Yang, who leads BCG’s consumer practice in Greater China, said literal interpretations can come across as lazy or even disrespectful to Chinese consumers.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Thoughtless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtless. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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