inconsiderate

American  

[in-kuhn-sid-er-it] / ˌɪn kənˈsɪd ər ɪt /

adjective

1. without due regard for the rights or feelings of others.

   It was inconsiderate of him to keep us waiting.

   Synonyms:

   rude , uncaring , insensitive

2. acting without consideration; thoughtless; heedless.

3. overhasty; rash; ill-considered.

   slovenly, inconsiderate reasoning.

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inconsiderate British  

/ ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərɪt /

adjective

1. lacking in care or thought for others; heedless; thoughtless

2. rare  insufficiently considered

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Other Word Forms

• inconsiderately adverb
• inconsiderateness noun
• inconsideration noun

Etymology

Origin of inconsiderate

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English word from Latin word inconsīderātus. See in- ³, considerate

Example Sentences

The tongue-out trend, like many of its kind, began as something "obnoxious and inconsiderate, rather than inherently hostile", he says.

From BBC

This footage can be vital in securing evidence as inconsiderate driving is an offence - whether it's flashing your headlights, beeping your horn, tailgating or shouting.

From BBC

If anything, it’s a shame that “Girls” ended before the front-facing video era really took off, given how many people could stand to be made aware of how loathsome and inconsiderate their behavior has become.

From Salon

Reported problems include roads being blocked by inconsiderate and illegal parking, vast amounts of litter, and people emptying their campervan toilets into bushes.

From BBC

The changes would also mean serious injury caused by dangerous cycling - or death by careless or inconsiderate cycling - could incur punishments of five years in jail, fines, or both.

From BBC