Thoughtlessness

//ˈθɔtləsnɪs// noun

noun ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    disregard for other's feelings uncountable
  2. 2
    the trait of not thinking carefully before acting wordnet
  3. 3
    heedless disregard for the consequences of one's actions uncountable
  4. 4
    the quality of failing to be considerate of others wordnet

Synonyms

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inconsiderationunthoughtfulnessabandonabsentmindednessasininitybattiness

Example

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"One hour of thoughtlessness can cause years of tears."

Etymology

From thoughtless + -ness.

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