Meaning & use
thoughtless
Showing no consideration for the feelings or needs of other people; careless or inconsiderate.
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It was thoughtless of him to cancel the plans without telling anyone.
Leaving the shared kitchen a mess every day is a thoughtless habit.
A note on using this word
Describes actions or people that fail to consider others' feelings, distinct from 'unthinking', which is more about carelessness than unkindness.
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