thoughtlessness
/ˈθɔːtləsnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈθɔːtləsnəs/ (ame, ipa)
thoughtlessness — noun
1. the quality of saying or doing things without first considering how they will af
the quality of saying or doing things without first considering how they will affect other people's feelings
Felipe apologized for the thoughtlessness of his joke at dinner.
thoughtlessness of + remark / joke / comment
The email showed real thoughtlessness toward staff who had just lost jobs.
thoughtlessness toward + person / group
A moment of thoughtlessness left Mina's little brother in tears.
The coach blamed pure thoughtlessness for the cruel comments in practice.
Jabari's thoughtlessness ruined the surprise when he told everyone too early.
- inconsideration
more formal and focused on failing to think about what is fair or polite for others
- insensitivity
stronger; suggests emotional coldness, especially when someone is already hurt
- carelessness
broader and often about mistakes or lack of attention rather than hurting feelings
- thoughtfulness
the positive habit of considering other people's needs before acting
- consideration
emphasises showing care and respect in a decision or action
- sensitivity
focuses on noticing and responding to other people's feelings
文法句型
thoughtlessness toward [person/group]
thoughtlessness in [remark/action]
a moment of thoughtlessness
用法筆記
Often used for a remark, choice, or failure to notice something important for another person. It commonly appears in phrases such as 'a moment of thoughtlessness' or 'thoughtlessness toward others'.