thoughtless act
/θɔːt.lɛs.əkt/ · thought.less.act
noun
- A careless or reckless action, often resulting in harm or unintended consequences. Her thoughtless act of leaving the stove on caused a small fire in the kitchen.
- A deed or action that demonstrates a lack of consideration or foresight, often leading to regret or remorse. His thoughtless act of canceling plans at the last minute left his friend feeling disappointed and hurt.
phrase
- Used to describe a situation or event that occurs without careful consideration or planning. The thoughtless act of the company's CEO led to a major financial scandal.
Synonyms
careless actreckless deedimpulsive actionthoughtless behaviorirresponsible actionheedless actunconsidered action
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase 'thoughtless act' is often used in a negative context, but it can also be used to describe a spontaneous or creative action that leads to a positive outcome.