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THOUGHTLESSNESS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The trait of not thinking carefully before acting
Synonyms:
thoughtlessness; unthoughtfulness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("thoughtlessness" is a kind of...):
trait (a distinguishing feature of your personal nature)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "thoughtlessness"):
foolhardiness; rashness; recklessness (the trait of giving little thought to danger)
impulsiveness (the trait of acting suddenly on impulse without reflection)
Derivation:
thoughtless (showing lack of careful thought)
Sense 2
Meaning:
The quality of failing to be considerate of others
Synonyms:
inconsiderateness; inconsideration; thoughtlessness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("thoughtlessness" is a kind of...):
unkindness (lack of sympathy)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "thoughtlessness"):
tactlessness (the quality of lacking tact)
bluntness (the quality of being direct and outspoken)
Antonym:
thoughtfulness (kind and considerate regard for others)
Derivation:
inconsiderate (without proper consideration or reflection)
