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Imbecile vs Thoughtless - What's the difference?

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Imbecile is a synonym of thoughtless.


As adjectives the difference between imbecile and thoughtless

is that imbecile is (dated) destitute of strength, whether of body or mind; feeble; impotent; especially, mentally weak while thoughtless is marked by or showing lack of due thought or care; careless.

As a noun imbecile

is (obsolete) a person with limited (l) (l) who can perform (l) and think only like a young child, in medical circles meaning a person who lacks the capacity to develop beyond the mental age of a normal five to seven-year-old child.

imbecile

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (obsolete) A person with limited (l) (l) who can perform (l) and think only like a young child, in medical circles meaning a person who lacks the capacity to develop beyond the mental age of a normal five to seven-year-old child.
  • (pejorative) A .

    • Usage notes

    * In modern times, “imbecile” is often used in (l) (l).

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * imbecilic (adjective) * imbecility (noun)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (dated) Destitute of strength, whether of body or mind; feeble; impotent; especially, mentally weak.
    • hospitals for the imbecile and insane

    thoughtless

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Marked by or showing lack of due thought or care; careless.
  • Inconsiderate, inattentive.
    • A thoughtless remark.
  • Lacking thought or consideration.
    • The debate turned into thoughtless bickering.

    Derived terms

    * thoughtlessly * thoughtlessness