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Leaving a mess for others was thoughtless.
What does Thoughtless mean?
not careful or considerate.
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Thoughtless describes words or actions that show little care, attention, or consideration for others.
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A thoughtless comment can hurt someone’s feelings.
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The character learned that thoughtless choices can affect a whole group, even when no harm was intended.
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What does thoughtless mean?
Thoughtless means not careful or considerate.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to thoughtless?
Careless is close in meaning to thoughtless in this context.
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WordThoughtless.
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MeaningThoughtless means not careful or considerate.
ExampleExample: Leaving a mess for others was thoughtless.
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- Syllables
- thawt · lus
- Strongest beat
- thawt
- Ending
- lus
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on thawt.
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Synonyms
Words like Thoughtless
carelessNot showing enough care or attention.
inconsiderateNot thinking about other people’s feelings or needs.
Antonyms
Opposite words
thoughtfulShowing care and consideration.
considerateThinking about others in a kind way.
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Word family
Thoughtless word family
Base word
thoughtless
adjective
thoughtless
Not careful or considerate.
adverb
thoughtlessly
In a careless or inconsiderate way.
noun
thoughtlessness
The quality of being thoughtless.
noun
thought
An idea in the mind.
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