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

What is wrong with inconsiderate people who ruin a pleasant experience, not only for the other concertgoers, but also for the performers who have worked hard to put on the performance?

From Washington Post

"It is so inconsiderate, people have lives as well. Wheelchair users, we have lives also. We need to go places. It's out of order."

From BBC

And yes, his lateness must come off as rude and inconsiderate to people who are waiting for him, but you should not be one of those people waiting for him.

From Washington Post

Mason called her “the most selfish, ill-mannered, inconsiderate actress that I’ve ever had the displeasure of working with,” according to a report in Newsweek.

From Washington Post

I found this extremely rude, inconsiderate and disrespectful.

From Washington Post