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
Facing the prospect of a return to normalcy, and perhaps emboldened by Yaya’s thoughtless offer to hire Agnes as her assistant, Agnes picks up a rock and prepares to murder the model with it.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
But human imitation isn’t mechanical or 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
See All Example Sentences for thoughtless
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
But human imitation isn’t mechanical or 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
See All Example Sentences for thoughtless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughtless
Adjective
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It’s widely considered rude and annoying when people cluster by the train doors if there are more people on the platform attempting to get on.—
Claudia Fisher,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Many of these terms were meant as insults and were – and remain today – tremendously rude, but others reflect the bewilderment of trying to categorize people who don’t fit into standard categories easily.—
Ky Merkley,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Fox News Digital previously reported that the behavior has divided travelers, with some people citing leg cramps and tight connections, while others view it as impatient or inconsiderate toward others.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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For some, public criticism of the nation can feel disloyal or disrespectful.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The image quickly spread on social media, where some fans criticized the pose as disrespectful while others defended Wembanyama, who is from France.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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“Thoughtless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughtless. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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