thoughtless
gb/θˈɔtləs/ us/θˈɔtləs/
B2
英語
~ 9200
語義
0件の語義
adjective
B2
property
1
not caring about others' feelings
Not thinking about other people’s feelings, so what you do or say seems rude or unkind.
用法パターン：
[someone] is thoughtless (about [someone/something])
よくある間違い：
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.
類義語
inconsiderate (Stronger in tone and slightly more formal; focuses clearly on not thinking about other people’s needs.)
対義語
considerate (Describes someone who carefully thinks about other people’s feelings and needs.)
コロケーション
a thoughtless remark
|a thoughtless comment
|thoughtless behavior
|it was thoughtless of [someone]
|incredibly thoughtless
|selfish and thoughtless
テーマ
emotions
|relationships
|social_behavior
|core_vocabulary
例文
- It was really thoughtless of you to play loud music so late at night.
- He made a thoughtless remark about her weight that hurt her feelings.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- It was thoughtless of me to forget your birthday.
- He is often thoughtless and says unkind things.
- 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.
adjective
B2
property
2
done quickly without thinking
Done or said without careful thinking, often causing mistakes or problems.
用法パターン：
a thoughtless [action/decision/remark]
よくある間違い：
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.
類義語
careless (Focuses more on lack of attention to detail; “thoughtless” can also suggest acting too quickly without planning.)
対義語
careful (Describes doing or saying something with attention and planning, trying to avoid mistakes or problems.)
コロケーション
a thoughtless mistake
|a thoughtless decision
|thoughtless actions
|thoughtless spending
|a thoughtless response
|quick and thoughtless
テーマ
daily_life
|decision_making
|social_behavior
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She later regretted her thoughtless decision to quit without another job.
- It was a thoughtless mistake, made because he was rushing to finish the report.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I made a thoughtless mistake on the exam.
- That was a thoughtless decision, and now we have a problem.
- 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.
文法
辞書形
thoughtless
IPA
GB/θˈɔtləs/
US/θˈɔtləs/
音節・強勢
thought - less （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (thought)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: thoughtless
関連語
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
thoughtlessly
adverb
thoughtlessness
noun
Related words
thinker
noun B2
thinking
noun
表現
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