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
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtless
Adjective
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But no, the friend is not being rude.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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In what neatly encapsulates the uncomfortable, rude, thin-skinned yet cruel, sarcastic and ultimately juvenile communication style of his online brood, the leader of the pack started with — what else — Lawrence’s looks.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
22 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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While the community encourages visitors to watch or even help, some were recording or taking pictures without permission, which is considered disrespectful, Lampe said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The defendant felt this action was intentionally disrespectful.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Thoughtless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtless. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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