inconsiderate
[ in-kuhn-sid-er-it ]
/ ˌɪn kənˈsɪd ər ɪt /
adjective
without due regard for the rights or feelings of others: It was inconsiderate of him to keep us waiting.
acting without consideration; thoughtless; heedless.
overhasty; rash; ill-considered: slovenly, inconsiderate reasoning.
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inconscient, inconsecutive, inconsequent, inconsequential, inconsiderable, inconsiderate, inconsistency, inconsistent, inconsolable, inconsonant, inconspicuous
Origin of inconsiderate
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English word from Latin word inconsīderātus. See in-3, considerate
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in·con·sid·er·ate·ly, adverbin·con·sid·er·ate·ness, in·con·sid·er·a·tion, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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inconsiderate
/ (ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərɪt) /
adjective
lacking in care or thought for others; heedless; thoughtless
rare insufficiently considered
Derived Forms
inconsiderately, adverbinconsiderateness or inconsideration, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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