Thoughtlessness Meaning in English

word · lemma: thoughtless

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Definition

The quality of not thinking carefully about others or about what might happen; acting or speaking without considering the consequences.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in formal or written English. Often describes careless behavior that affects others negatively. Common collocations: 'act of thoughtlessness', 'her thoughtlessness hurt him', 'due to thoughtlessness'. Not the same as 'carelessness' (which focuses on lack of attention to detail).

• Spanish: irreflexión - falta de consideración
• Portuguese (BR): falta de consideração - descuido
• Portuguese (PT): falta de consideração - descuido
• Chinese (Simplified): 轻率 - 不假思索
• Chinese (Traditional): 輕率 - 不假思索
• Hindi: लापरवाही - असावधानी
• Arabic: طيش - قلة التفكير
• Bengali: অবিবেচনা - অন্বিত্তা
• Russian: необдуманность - бездумность
• Japanese: 無神経さ - 思慮のなさ
• Vietnamese: sự vô tâm - sự thiếu suy nghĩ
• Korean: 경솔함 - 무심함
• Turkish: düşüncesizlik
• Urdu: بے فکری
• Indonesian: ketidaksopanan - tidak berpikir panjang

Example Sentences

Thoughtlessness can hurt people's feelings.

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An act of thoughtlessness can damage a friendship forever.

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She apologized for her thoughtlessness after seeing how upset he was.

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Sometimes, thoughtlessness is worse than an honest mistake.

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His thoughtlessness caused problems at work.

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We should try to avoid thoughtlessness.

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