thoughtlessly
/ˈthȯt-ləs How to pronounce thoughtless (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˈθɔːtləsli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈθɔːtləsli/ (ame, ipa)
thoughtlessly — 形容詞
- thoughtlesslypositive
- more thoughtlesslycomparative
- most thoughtlesslysuperlative
1. behaving or speaking in a way that shows you do not care about the feelings, nee
不體貼
不顧他人感受的
behaving or speaking in a way that shows you do not care about the feelings, needs, or wishes of other people — for example, playing loud music late at night when neighbours are trying to sleep.
It was thoughtless of Wei to leave the kitchen a mess after his flatmates had cleaned all day.
Wei 把廚房弄得一團亂，不顧室友花了一整天打掃，真是太不體貼了。
it + be + thoughtless + of + person + to-infinitive
Amara regretted her thoughtless remark about her colleague's new haircut the moment she saw his upset face.
Amara 對同事的新髮型說了不體貼的話，看到對方難過的表情時立刻後悔了。
thoughtless + remark / comment + about [topic]
A thoughtless guest who never says thank you will soon stop receiving dinner invitations.
一個從不說謝謝的不體貼客人，很快就會收不到晚餐邀請了。
The company's thoughtless decision to cut salaries just before the holidays angered the entire workforce.
公司在假期前不體貼地決定減薪，激怒了全體員工。
- inconsiderate
slightly more formal and places the focus on a lack of consideration for others
- unthinking
milder in tone; suggests absent-mindedness rather than intentional disregard
- thoughtful
actively considering others' feelings before acting
- considerate
showing awareness and respect for others' needs
文法句型
it + be + thoughtless + of + person + to-infinitive
用法筆記
The adjective thoughtless in this sense describes actions or people that ignore the impact on others. It implies a complete absence of concern rather than a simple lack of consideration. The grammar pattern "it was thoughtless of [person] to [verb]" is very common for expressing criticism of a specific action.
常見錯誤
2. not paying enough attention to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes or
粗心的
不注意而犯錯的
not paying enough attention to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes or cause problems without intending to.
Jack made a thoughtless error when he sent the email to the wrong client, which caused a week of confusion.
Jack 犯了個粗心的錯誤，把郵件寄給了錯誤的客戶，造成業務團隊一週的混亂。
thoughtless + error / mistake
It was thoughtless of Yuna to leave her passport on the airport bench while she tied her shoelaces.
Yuna 真是粗心，綁鞋帶時把護照忘在機場長椅上了。
it + be + thoughtless + of + person + to-infinitive (careless)
A thoughtless driver who texts at red lights puts every pedestrian on the road at risk.
在紅燈時傳簡訊的粗心駕駛，讓路上的每個行人都身陷危險。
Sophie's thoughtless handling of the laboratory equipment led to a broken beaker and a small chemical spill.
Sophie 粗心地處理實驗器材，導致燒杯破裂並造成少量化學品外洩。
- careless
more common in everyday speech; focuses on lack of attention
- inattentive
more formal; describes a lack of focus rather than haste
文法句型
it + be + thoughtless + of + person + to-infinitive
用法筆記
This sense focuses on a lack of attention rather than a lack of concern for others. A person can be thoughtless in this way without meaning any harm. Frequently used with nouns like 'error', 'mistake', and 'oversight'.
3. acting or speaking much too quickly without stopping to consider the possible da
魯莽的
未經思考就行動的
acting or speaking much too quickly without stopping to consider the possible dangers or negative results — like quitting a job in anger without having another one lined up.
In a moment of thoughtless anger, Oliver quit his job without any savings to fall back on.
Oliver 一時魯莽生氣，沒存到半點積蓄就辭掉了工作。
in a moment of thoughtless + [emotion]
The teenager's thoughtless dare to jump from the bridge could have ended in serious injury.
那個青少年魯莽地挑戰從橋上跳下去，可能會受重傷。
Buying a house without having it inspected first was a thoughtless decision that cost the Chen family their life savings.
沒請人檢查就先買下房子，是陳家一個魯莽的決定，賠上了畢生積蓄。
It was thoughtless of the teenagers to go hiking in a thunderstorm without proper gear or a map.
那些青少年在雷雨中毫無裝備也沒帶地圖就去健行，真是太魯莽了。
用法筆記
This sense emphasises reckless urgency rather than lack of care (Sense 1) or lack of attention (Sense 2). It often describes single, impulsive acts rather than a person's general character. Common in phrases like 'a thoughtless dare' or 'a thoughtless gamble'.
4. existing or happening in a state where no active thinking or awareness is presen
無意識的
完全缺乏思考的狀態
existing or happening in a state where no active thinking or awareness is present — like staring at a wall without registering anything.
After receiving the bad news, she sat in a thoughtless daze, unable to respond to the nurses' questions.
聽到壞消息後，她陷入無意識的恍惚狀態，對護理師的問題毫無反應。
Hours of thoughtless scrolling on social media left Kwame feeling empty and disconnected from real life.
Kwame 無意識地滑了好幾個小時的社群媒體，感到空虛且與現實脫節。
thoughtless scrolling / browsing / staring
Rafael's eyes had a thoughtless, blank look that worried everyone who came to visit him in the hospital.
Rafael 的眼神空洞無意識，讓每個來醫院探望他的人都十分擔心。
The old man sat in a thoughtless silence, watching the rain run down the window without seeming to see it.
老人陷入無意識的沉默，望著雨水沿著窗戶流下，卻好像完全沒看見。
用法筆記
This is the most literal sense and the rarest in everyday conversation. It is mainly used in medical, philosophical, or literary contexts. In ordinary speech, Sense 1 (INCONSIDERATE) or Sense 2 (CARELESS) is far more likely to appear.
thoughtlessly — 副詞
1. Acting or speaking without pausing to consider the harm your words could cause o
不經思考地
行事未經思考地
Acting or speaking without pausing to consider the harm your words could cause or the problems you might create — for example, blurting out a secret without first checking who else is in the room.
Arjun thoughtlessly mentioned the surprise party in front of the birthday girl and ruined the surprise.
Arjun 不經思考地在壽星面前提到了驚喜派對，破壞了朋友們保密好幾週的驚喜。
thoughtlessly + verb of speaking (mentioned/blurted/said)
The developer thoughtlessly deleted the entire database without making a backup, losing three months of customer records.
那位開發人員不經思考地刪除了整個資料庫而沒有備份，遺失了三個月的客戶記錄。
Kavita thoughtlessly threw the receipt away, only to realise later that she needed it for a warranty claim.
Kavita 不經思考地把收據扔掉了，後來才發現保固索賠需要用到它。
Politicians who thoughtlessly promise tax cuts without explaining how public services will be funded damage public trust over time.
不經思考就承諾減稅卻不解釋如何維持公共服務的政客，長期下來會損害公眾信任。
Diego thoughtlessly spent his entire monthly salary on a single weekend trip and had nothing left for rent.
Diego 不經思考地把整月薪資花在一次週末旅遊上，結果沒錢付房租了。
- carelessly
focuses on lack of attention rather than disregard for others
- inconsiderately
more directly about causing trouble for other people
- recklessly
stronger; implies awareness of danger but acting anyway
- thoughtfully
with care and consideration for others and consequences
- carefully
with attention to avoid mistakes
文法句型
thoughtlessly + [verb of speaking/acting/deciding]
用法筆記
The adverb form is the most common part of speech for this word. It typically modifies verbs of speaking, acting, or deciding — especially when the speaker or actor later regrets the lack of thought. Can describe either carelessness (not paying attention) or inconsiderateness (not caring about others).