thoughtless

thoughtless
I
(New American Roget's College Thesaurus)
adj. rash, reckless, heedless; casual; inconsiderate, unthinking, mindless; unreasoning; careless, indifferent. See rashness.
II
(Roget's IV) modif.
1. [Destitute of thought]
Syn. irrational, unreasoning, unreasonable, vacuous, inane, incomprehensible, witless, undiscerning, bovine, foolish, doltish, babbling, bewildered, confused, puerile, senseless, driveling, inept, dull, heavy, obtuse, feeble-minded, flighty, empty-headed*, lame-brained*, barmy*, nutty*, loony*, rattled*, sappy*, dizzy*; see also stupid 1 .
Ant. rational*, reasoning, shrewd.
2. [Inconsiderate]
Syn. heedless, negligent, inattentive, careless, indiscreet, neglectful, self-centered, egocentric, selfish, asocial, antisocial, unmindful, unheeding, reckless, deaf, blind, indifferent, unconcerned, listless, apathetic, boorish, discourteous, rude, primitive, unrefined; see also rude 2 .
Ant. careful*, thoughtful, unselfish.
III
(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) a.
inconsiderate, insensitive, unthinking, selfish, inattentive, careless, negligent, heedless, oblivious, rude, impolite, discourteous.
ANT.: thoughtful, considerate, attentive
IV
(Roget's Thesaurus II) adjective 1. Lacking or marked by a lack of care: careless, feckless, heedless, inattentive, irresponsible, reckless, unconcerned, unmindful, unthinking. See CAREFUL. 2. Devoid of consideration for others' feelings: disregardful, inconsiderate, unthinking, unthoughtful. See CAREFUL, COURTESY.

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