THOUGHTLESSNESS

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

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)

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)