thoughtlessness

[US]/'θɔ:tlisnis/
[UK]/ˈ θ ɔtlɪsnɪs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. lack of consideration, careless lack of thoughtfulness, lack of kindness.

Example Sentences

Because rude behavior in children is more often the thoughtlessness than of deliberate aggression, criticism, namecalling and orders only make a child angry and defensive.

Her thoughtlessness led to a lot of misunderstandings.

He regretted his thoughtlessness in not saving the document before closing the program.

The accident was caused by the driver's thoughtlessness.

His thoughtlessness hurt her feelings deeply.

The consequences of her thoughtlessness were severe.

The project failed due to the team's thoughtlessness in planning.

She apologized for her thoughtlessness and promised to be more careful in the future.

His thoughtlessness in handling the delicate situation only made things worse.

The teacher reminded the students to avoid thoughtlessness in their work.

The success of the project hinged on avoiding any thoughtlessness in the execution phase.

Real-world Examples

I hope not so. Imprudence or thoughtlessness in money matters would be unpardonable in me.

Source: Pride and Prejudice (Original Version)

I hope and pray it was only youth and thoughtlessness that prompted such forward conduct.

Source: Gone with the Wind

In a world full of cruelty and thoughtlessness, nice people are committed to being generous, sympathetic and gentle.

Source: The school of life

Yes, my thoughtlessness had consequences, my dear Judge.

Source: Haida Gaobule

Maybe now the animator will learn the consequences of his thoughtlessness.

Source: Life Noggin

The compliment of John Thorpe's affection did not make amends for this thoughtlessness in his sister.

Source: Northanger Abbey (original version)

And so—to help him out of his torment—I happened to say, in pure thoughtlessness, that I should like to live in this villa.

Source: Haida Gaobule

They are angry when the water has not been changed and is too warm, and fly back and forth across the yard, scolding human thoughtlessness.

Source: Cross Creek (Part 2)

Isabella could not be aware of the pain she was inflicting; but it was a degree of wilful thoughtlessness which Catherine could not but resent.

Source: Northanger Abbey (original version)

" She is so pretty, and has been brought up in such thoughtlessness. The mother, you know, had always that levity about her, which makes me anxious for the children" .

Source: Middlemarch (Part Two)

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