thoughtlessness
2
5.8
- noun
- /ˈθɔtˌlɛs.nəs/
:
inconsideración
- The cruelty, selfishness, and thoughtlessness of your bosses boggle the mind—though I know they are not unusual.
- moment of thoughtlessness
- own thoughtlessness
- greed and thoughtlessness
But it's it's that thoughtlessness that somebody would do that.
- But it's it's that thoughtlessness that somebody would do that.
Examples
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I felt so sad I could not even hate Asha for her thoughtlessness.
Fiction book (1995) -
With the thoughtlessness of the powerful, she resolved to do a good deed.
Fiction book (1997) -
I wanted some water too, but did not want to say anything that would make him feel bad about his thoughtlessness.
Fiction book (1995) -
Shame on you guys for your thoughtlessness.
Blog text (24) -
In a moment of thoughtlessness, I attempted a courtesy.
Fiction book (2002) -
Because of your thoughtlessness... ...we have missed the field trip lunch at McDonald's... ...which the students on the other buses are now enjoying.
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Writing his signature took him nearly two minutes; and as I watched his hand crawl slowly across the page, I was ashamed of my thoughtlessness.
Academic text (2005) -
And now Evan was gone, and it was too late to make up for the lost time between us, to make amends for my thoughtlessness.
Fiction book (1995) -
She found herself more and more indignant about the thoughtlessness of those who shed their things onto the streets.
Academic text (1998) -
His thoughtlessness led to hurt feelings among his friends, as he never considered how his actions might affect them.
Synonyms
2
7.3
A lack of thought or care in what someone does
1
6.1
A state of not feeling worried or interested about something
1
6.8
Not thinking about other people's feelings or needs
1
7.0
Not paying attention that causes mistakes or hurts others
Not thinking about other people's feelings or needs
Failure to pay attention before acting or speaking
Lack of attention that makes you forget or ignore tasks
A lack of care for other people's feelings or social rules
Antonyms
How Thoughtless
18
5.2
17
4.8
2
5.8
- Specialized
80
6.5
16
2.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
thoughtlessness = thoughtless (transparent) = thought + less + ness
Formed by the adjective 'thoughtless' + the noun-forming suffix '-ness', directly meaning 'the state of being thoughtless'.
Etymology
Thoughtlessness breaks into three parts: thought meaning 'an idea or paying attention', -less meaning 'without', and -ness which makes a noun. So thoughtlessness means 'the quality of not thinking about other people or the results of your actions', which is why it describes a lack of care or consideration.