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Thoughtless vs Nonchalant - What's the difference?

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Thoughtless is a related term of nonchalant.


As adjectives the difference between thoughtless and nonchalant

is that thoughtless is marked by or showing lack of due thought or care; careless while nonchalant is casually calm and relaxed.

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

    nonchalant

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Casually calm and relaxed.
    • We handled the whole frenetic situation with a nonchalant attitude.
  • Indifferent; unconcerned; behaving as if detached.
    • He is far too nonchalant about such a serious matter.

    Synonyms

    * (casually calm) carefree, cool, mellow, easygoing * (indifferent) , unconcerned * See also