Synonyms of thoughtless

thoughtless

adjective

ˈthȯt-ləs 

as in rude

showing a lack of manners or consideration for others

always making thoughtless comments that hurt other people's feelings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rude
• inconsiderate
• disrespectful
• abrupt
• discourteous
• ungracious
• arrogant
• impolite
• unmannerly
• impertinent
• uncivil
• uncalled-for
• blunt
• ill-mannered
• unmannered
• unhandsome
• ill-bred
• incorrect
• improper
• gruff
• impudent
• vulgar
• curt
• insolent
• shameless
• brazen
• bold
• boorish
• loutish
• uncouth
• cheeky
• churlish
• audacious
• clownish
• brash
• saucy
• brusque
• sassy
• antisocial
• brassy
• disagreeable
• sullen
• fresh
• surly
• indecent
• unseemly
• grumpy
• pretentious
• conceited
• crusty
• supercilious
• indecorous
• snippy
• presumptuous
• haughty
• bold-faced
• crabbed
• caddish
• bumptious
• arch
• pompous
• cross
• sharp
• imperious
• lippy
• peremptory
• superior
• high-handed
• snippety

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• thoughtful
• civil
• polite
• gracious
• courteous
• considerate
• humble
• genteel
• modest
• meek
• appropriate
• dutiful
• respectful
• acceptable
• suitable
• good
• proper
• correct
• deferential
• right
• submissive
• friendly
• becoming
• decent
• respectable
• fitting
• meet
• well-bred
• hospitable
• graceful
• genial
• yielding
• mannerly
• cordial
• affable
• unassertive
• fit
• sociable
• felicitous
• chivalrous
• seemly
• decorous
• gallant
• befitting
• elegant
• courtly
• refined
• ceremonious

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thoughtless

Scenes meant to convey fondness and dramatic weight instead flatten into thoughtless repetition, as the series’ decades-long dissection of the final girl reveals itself as a stale brand asset. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026

Karlsson was on the wrong side of the puck all evening, made careless decisions and generally played a thoughtless game. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026

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. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026

From start to finish, the Red Sox deployed a careless, thoughtless, and passive stratagem. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026