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

Yet there’s also been an uptick in inconsiderate behavior, the sort of stuff that doesn’t make headlines but does make flying miserable.

From Washington Post

Do you have any suggestions on what we can do to try to get them to see that this is rude and inconsiderate?

From Washington Post

But I didn't mean to upset my friend by not mentioning it and making her feel forgetful and inconsiderate.

From Washington Post

The operator, First Cymru, said the service had been "problematic" before the pandemic due to low passenger numbers and vehicles being damaged because of "inconsiderate parking".

From BBC

It is particularly effective in deflating those who think they are being charming, funny or genuine, as it demonstrates that you were neither charmed nor amused nor impressed by their inconsiderate honesty.

From Washington Post