Synonyms of thoughtless

thoughtless

adjective

ˈthȯt-ləs 

as in rude

showing a lack of manners or consideration for others

always making thoughtless comments that hurt other people's feelings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rude
• inconsiderate
• disrespectful
• abrupt
• discourteous
• ungracious
• arrogant
• impolite
• unmannerly
• impertinent
• uncivil
• uncalled-for
• blunt
• ill-mannered
• unmannered
• ill-bred
• incorrect
• improper
• gruff
• impudent
• vulgar
• unhandsome
• curt
• insolent
• shameless
• brazen
• bold
• boorish
• loutish
• uncouth
• cheeky
• churlish
• audacious
• clownish
• brash
• saucy
• brusque
• sassy
• antisocial
• disagreeable
• brassy
• sullen
• fresh
• surly
• indecent
• unseemly
• grumpy
• pretentious
• conceited
• crusty
• supercilious
• indecorous
• snippy
• presumptuous
• bold-faced
• haughty
• crabbed
• caddish
• bumptious
• arch
• pompous
• cross
• sharp
• imperious
• lippy
• peremptory
• superior
• brusk
• high-handed
• snippety

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• thoughtful
• civil
• polite
• gracious
• courteous
• considerate
• humble
• genteel
• modest
• meek
• appropriate
• dutiful
• respectful
• acceptable
• suitable
• good
• proper
• correct
• deferential
• right
• submissive
• friendly
• becoming
• decent
• respectable
• fitting
• meet
• well-bred
• hospitable
• graceful
• genial
• yielding
• mannerly
• cordial
• affable
• unassertive
• fit
• sociable
• felicitous
• chivalrous
• seemly
• decorous
• gallant
• befitting
• elegant
• courtly
• refined
• ceremonious

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thoughtless

Iris, played by Heretic and Yellowjackets star Sophie Thatcher, is a gorgeous yet enigmatic young woman who looks something like Zooey Deschanel in her New Girl years but without her happy, slightly thoughtless enthusiasm for life. —Tom Gliatto, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025

However, a thoughtless gift—one that makes your spouse feel misunderstood, devalued, or invisible—may signal the need for focused attention and TLC in the relationship. —Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024

Such a thoughtless bride will not register the slight anyway. —Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025

Perhaps a bored retiree at home one New Year’s Eve will spot thoughtless kids shooting off fireworks one year. —Penny Abeywardena, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025