B2adjectiverelationshipsemotions
US/ˈθɔːt.ləs/
UK/ˈθɔːt.ləs/
not thinking about how your words or actions will affect other people
In context
It was thoughtless of him to play loud music while the baby slept.
She apologized for her thoughtless remark about his weight.
Thoughtless drivers often leave their cars blocking the sidewalk.
Words that go with thoughtless
adjective + noun
- thoughtless remarkA thoughtless remark can hurt a friend deeply.
- thoughtless behaviorHis thoughtless behavior upset the whole team.
- thoughtless actLeaving litter in the park is a thoughtless act.
- thoughtless commentShe regretted her thoughtless comment at dinner.
adjective + preposition
- thoughtless ofIt was thoughtless of me to forget your birthday.
adverb + adjective
- utterly thoughtlessTheir decision was utterly thoughtless.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is thoughtless to me.Correct: He is thoughtless of me.