thoughtless
gb/θˈɔtləs/ us/θˈɔtləs/
B2
English
~ 9200
figyelmetlen, tapintatlan, meggondolatlan
B2
1
figyelmetlen
B2
tapintatlan
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is thoughtless (about [someone/something])
It was really thoughtless of you to play loud music so late at night.
Igazán figyelmetlen volt tőled, hogy ilyen késő este hangos zenét hallgattál.
He made a thoughtless remark about her weight that hurt her feelings.
Tapintatlan megjegyzést tett a súlyára, és ezzel megbántotta.
Leaving without saying goodbye seemed cold and thoughtless.
She can be quite thoughtless about how her jokes make other people feel.
Posting that photo without asking her first was incredibly thoughtless.
Learner examples
It was thoughtless of me to forget your birthday.
Figyelmetlen volt tőlem, hogy elfelejtettem a születésnapodat.
He is often thoughtless and says unkind things.
Gyakran tapintatlan, és bántó dolgokat mond.
That was a very thoughtless comment to make to your friend.
She felt hurt by his thoughtless words.
Playing music at 3 a.m. is thoughtless to your neighbors.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think “thoughtless” means “having no thoughts” or “stupid.” In this sense, it does not mean unintelligent; it means not caring enough about other people’s feelings or comfort.
Meaning
not caring about others' feelings
Collocations
a thoughtless remark
|a thoughtless comment
|thoughtless behavior
|it was thoughtless of [someone]
|incredibly thoughtless
|selfish and thoughtless
Synonyms
inconsiderate (Stronger in tone and slightly more formal; focuses clearly on not thinking about other people’s needs.)
Antonyms
considerate (Describes someone who carefully thinks about other people’s feelings and needs.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|social_behavior
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not thinking about other people’s feelings, so what you do or say seems rude or unkind.
Not thinking about or caring how your words or actions affect other people, especially in a way that seems rude or unkind.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
a thoughtless [action/decision/remark]
She later regretted her thoughtless decision to quit without another job.
Később megbánta azt a meggondolatlan döntését, hogy felmondott anélkül, hogy lett volna másik állása.
It was a thoughtless mistake, made because he was rushing to finish the report.
Ez egy meggondolatlan hiba volt, amit azért követett el, mert sietett befejezni a jelentést.
A few thoughtless clicks on a link infected the whole office computer system.
Their thoughtless spending during the holidays left them short of money in January.
He gave a quick, thoughtless answer and realized afterward that it was wrong.
Learner examples
I made a thoughtless mistake on the exam.
Meggondolatlan hibát követtem el a vizsgán.
That was a thoughtless decision, and now we have a problem.
Ez meggondolatlan döntés volt, és most problémánk van.
Her thoughtless actions caused a lot of extra work.
They went on a thoughtless shopping trip and spent too much money.
He sent a thoughtless email and later wanted to take it back.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think “thoughtless” always means “rude.” In this sense it can simply mean “not careful” or “not well planned,” even if no one’s feelings are hurt.
Meaning
done quickly without thinking
Collocations
a thoughtless mistake
|a thoughtless decision
|thoughtless actions
|thoughtless spending
|a thoughtless response
|quick and thoughtless
Synonyms
careless (Focuses more on lack of attention to detail; “thoughtless” can also suggest acting too quickly without planning.)
Antonyms
careful (Describes doing or saying something with attention and planning, trying to avoid mistakes or problems.)
Themes
daily_life
|decision_making
|social_behavior
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Done or said without careful thinking, often causing mistakes or problems.
Done, said, or decided without thinking carefully first, often in a careless or impulsive way.
Grammar
Dictionary form
thoughtless
IPA
GB/θˈɔtləs/
US/θˈɔtləs/
Syllables & stress
thought - less (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (thought)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: thoughtless
Word family
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
thoughtlessly
adverb
thoughtlessness
noun
Related words
thinker
noun B2
thinking
noun
Expressions
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