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thoughtless

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thought⋅less

  [thawt-lis]
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–adjective
1. lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark.
2. characterized by or showing lack of thought: a shallow, thoughtless book.
3. not thinking enough; careless or heedless: thoughtless of his health.
4. devoid of or lacking capacity for thought.
Origin:
1585–95; thought 1 + -less

Related forms:
thought⋅less⋅ly, adverb
thought⋅less⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. negligent, neglectful. 3. inattentive, remiss.
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thought·less   (thôt'lĭs)   
adj.  

  1. Marked by or showing lack of due thought or care; careless. See Synonyms at careless.

  2. Inconsiderate; inattentive: a thoughtless remark.

  3. Lacking thought: The debate turned into thoughtless bickering.

thought'less·ly adv., thought'less·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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