thoughtlessness

C1 Topic:Abstract Ideas

US /ˈθɔtləsnɪs/ UK /ˈθɔːtləsnɪs/ See IPA manual

Freq #72491

Meanings

1

noun
the trait of not thinking carefully before acting
2

noun
the quality of failing to be considerate of others
3

noun
disregard for other's feelings
4

noun
heedless disregard for the consequences of one's actions

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 noun · the trait of not thinking... unthoughtfulness

2 noun · the quality of failing to... inconsiderateness inconsideration

Opposites

thoughtfulness

Etymology

From thoughtless + -ness.

Topics

Abstract Ideas Word Formation & Derivatives

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