Thoughtless

/ˈθɔːtləs/ adjective

Definition

Not showing care or consideration for other people's feelings; done without thinking about the consequences.

Etymology

Formed from 'thought' (from Old English 'þoht,' meaning 'idea') plus the suffix '-less' (meaning 'without'), creating a word meaning 'without thought.'

Kelly Says

Interestingly, being 'thoughtless' doesn't mean you lack the ability to think—it means you didn't bother using that ability, which is why it's often considered worse than just being mistaken.

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