Pronunciations (9)
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/ˈθɔːtləs/
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/ˈθɔːtlɪs/
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/ˈθɔtləs/
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- General-American
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/ˈθɔtlɪs/
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- General-American
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/ˈθɑtləs/
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- cot-caught-merger
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/ˈθɑtlɪs/
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- cot-caught-merger
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ˈθɔːtləs
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ˈθɔtləs
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ˈθɑtləs
Adjective
Marked by or showing lack of due thought or care.
- Synonyms
Inconsiderate, inattentive.
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A thoughtless remark.
Lacking thought or consideration.
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The debate turned into thoughtless bickering.
More examples (1)
In thoughtless and breathless fear I rushed forward to avoid this host of demons, but while flying thus still more frightful and distorted shapes appeared, and I fancied I felt their hands clutching me.
Adjective
showing lack of careful thought
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the debate turned into thoughtless bickering
without care or thought for others
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the thoughtless saying of a great princess on being informed that the people had no bread: ‘Let them eat cake’