thoughtlessly

In reckless fashion

Thoughtlessly means without consideration or care.

Someone who acts thoughtlessly fails to think about consequences or others' feelings: She thoughtlessly mentioned the divorce in front of the children.

The word can also mean carelessly or automatically—doing something without deliberate attention: He thoughtlessly drummed his fingers on the table.

careless

heedlessly

Without paying attention

unmindfully · unthinkingly · absentmindedly · obliviously · distractedly · neglectfully · forgetfully · unwarily · incautiously · imprudently

impulsive

impulsively

Without prior deliberation

impetuously · instinctively · unthinkingly · unreflectively · reflexively · automatically · mechanically · precipitously · abruptly · capriciously

inconsiderate

insensitively

Without care for feelings

callously · tactlessly · uncivilly · disrespectfully · heartlessly · coldly · unsympathetically · unfeelingly · cruelly · dismissively

Categories
Opposites
deliberation and intentionality

thoughtlesslydeliberately

Done with intention

intentionally · thoughtfully · purposefully · consciously · mindfully

consideration for others

thoughtlesslyconsiderately

With care for others

kindly · sensitively · compassionately · caringly · empathetically

care and attention

thoughtlesslycarefully

With deliberate attention

attentively · meticulously · painstakingly · scrupulously · diligently

Family

thoughtless, thoughtlessness

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G