adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In a thoughtless manner; without thought or consideration; unreflectingly, carelessly, inconsiderately.

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1714.  Garth, Dispensary, v. 59. In restless Hurries thoughtlessly they live.

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1792.  V. Knox, Serm., vi. 133. He who runs on thoughtlessly in the mad career of pleasure.

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1806.  Hutton, Course Math., I. 152. One thoughtlessly spends 10l. a year more than his pay.

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1890.  Gross, Gild Merch., I. 104. The arbitrary interpretation … which came to be thoughtlessly accepted as a fact.

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