thoughtless

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing a lack of consideration for the feelings, needs, or rights of others; impolite or uncaring.

  - "His thoughtless comment hurt her feelings."
  - "She was frustrated by her roommate's thoughtless behavior."
  - "The thoughtless driver didn't signal before turning."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈθɔtləs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thoughtless
folly,olly,olly,polly

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Variants

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thoughtless , thoughtlessly , thoughtlessness , thoughtlessnesses

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Etymology

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From Old English 'þoh(t)lōs,' meaning 'careless, heedless,' from 'þōtan,' 'to let go, neglect,' from 'þōtan,' 'to let go, allow.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'thoughtless' is often used interchangeably with the term 'heedless,' which means the same thing.

2. In psychology, 'thoughtless' behavior is a common symptom of antisocial personality disorder.

3. The opposite of 'thoughtless' is 'mindful' or 'thoughtful.'

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Related Concepts

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1. carelessness: A state of not caring about the consequences of one's actions.

2. impoliteness: Being rude or disrespectful to others.

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Culture

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In literature, 'thoughtless' is often used to describe characters who act without considering the consequences of their actions. For example, in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' Lysander is described as thoughtless when he mistakenly believes Hermia has been unfaithful to him.

How to Memorize "thoughtless"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who doesn't think before they act, causing harm or inconvenience to others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thoughtless' with the image of a careless or forgetful person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Thoughtless People Often Neglect To Show Empathy,' or T.P.O.N.T.S.E., to remember the meaning of the word.

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