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

Causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving carries a maximum sentence of five years, while causing death by driving while uninsured carries a maximum term of two years, according to the Sentencing Council.

From BBC

Some Singaporeans said the dancers in the walkway were inconsiderate, as they would sometimes block the path with props.

From BBC

“We were extremely inconsiderate, insular and uncommunicative with each other that things like that always spilled on the sidelines,” the drummer said on the podcast.

From Los Angeles Times

Knocking on doors felt intrusive at best, inconsiderate at worst.

From Salon

"I don't approach my neighbours because I always hope they'll realise how inconsiderate it is," he adds.

From BBC