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Inadvertence vs Thoughtlessness - What's the difference?

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Inadvertence is a related term of thoughtlessness.


As nouns the difference between inadvertence and thoughtlessness

is that inadvertence is the state or quality of being inadvertent; inadvertency; heedlessness; carelessness; negligence while thoughtlessness is disregard for other's feelings.

inadvertence

English

Noun

  • The state or quality of being inadvertent; inadvertency; heedlessness; carelessness; negligence.
    • Many mistakes proceed from inadvertence .
    Inadvertency , or want of attendance to the sense and intention of our prayers. — Jeremy Taylor.
  • An effect or result of inattention; an oversight or mistake from negligence.

    • thoughtlessness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • disregard for other's feelings
  • heedless disregard for the consequences of one's actions

    • Antonyms

    * thoughtfulness