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thoughtlessness

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈθɔːtləsnɪs/


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
thought•less /ˈθɔtlɪs/USA pronunciation   adj. 
  1. lacking in or not showing care or consideration for others:a thoughtless remark about her bruised face.
  2. not thinking enough;
    careless:thoughtless about his health.
thought•less•ly, adv. : Someone thoughtlessly double-parked here.
thought•less•ness, n. [uncountable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
thought•less  (thôtlis),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. lacking in consideration for others;
    inconsiderate;
    tactless:a thoughtless remark.
  2. characterized by or showing lack of thought:a shallow, thoughtless book.
  3. not thinking enough;
    careless or heedless:thoughtless of his health.
  4. devoid of or lacking capacity for thought.
  • thought1 + -less 1585–95
thoughtless•ly, adv. 
thoughtless•ness, n. 
    1. negligent, neglectful. 3. inattentive, remiss.

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