inconsiderate

[ in-kuhn-sid-er-it ]

/ ˌɪn kənˈsɪd ər ɪt /

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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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Origin of inconsiderate

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

SYNONYMS FOR inconsiderate

1. insensitive, uncaring, rude.

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Related formsin·con·sid·er·ate·ly, adverbin·con·sid·er·ate·ness, in·con·sid·er·a·tion, noun

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Examples from the Web for inconsideration

Inconsideration and vanity have been the joint cause of your malady.
Coelebs In Search of a Wife|Hannah More
She simply added to the sin of untruthfulness, the sins of ingratitude, and of inconsideration for the feelings of another.
The Following of the Star|Florence L. Barclay
This inconsideration, though she seldom complained, affected her spirits and preyed upon her heart.
Beaux and Belles of England|Mary Robinson
And I find all just, all right, on your side; and all impatience, all inconsideration on mine.
Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9)|Samuel Richardson

I might even be accused of jealousy, inconsideration for his future, and a lack of faith in the man.
My Actor-Husband|Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for inconsideration

inconsiderate

/ (ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərɪt) /

adjective

lacking in care or thought for others; heedless; thoughtless

rare insufficiently considered

Derived Formsinconsiderately, adverbinconsiderateness or inconsideration, noun

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Word Origin and History for inconsideration

inconsideration

1520s, from Late Latin inconsiderationem (nominative inconsideratio) "inconsiderateness," from inconsideratus (see inconsiderate).

inconsiderate

adj.

late 15c., "done thoughtlessly," literally "not properly considered," from Latin inconsideratus "headstrong, unadvised, thoughtless," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + consideratus (see consider). Related: Inconsiderately; inconsiderateness.

inconsiderate

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