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unthoughtfully

/ʌnˈθɔːt.fəl.i/
un · thought · ful · ly
Adjective:unthoughtful
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• adverb

1

In a manner that lacks careful consideration, reflection, or attention; without thinking.

Example

"He unthoughtfully agreed to the complex schedule before checking his existing commitments."

2

In an inconsiderate or tactless way that shows a lack of regard for the feelings or needs of others.

Example

"She unthoughtfully scheduled the loud renovation work while her neighbor was recovering from surgery."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary English, 'thoughtlessly' and 'inconsiderately' are strongly preferred over 'unthoughtfully', though 'unthoughtfully' remains grammatically valid when emphasizing a lack of deliberate reflection.

• Rhymes for unthoughtfully

• Nearby Words

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unthinkingly
unthoughtful
unthoughtfully
unthoughtfulness
unthreaded
unthreatened

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unthoughtfully. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unthoughtfully
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