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.

OTHER WORDS FOR inconsiderate

1 insensitive, uncaring, rude.

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Origin of inconsiderate

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

OTHER WORDS FROM inconsiderate

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

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How to use inconsiderate in a sentence

When I brought my concerns to another staffer, I was scolded for being inconsiderate.
My boss’s writing is full of errors, and I want to help her improve|Karla Miller|February 18, 2021|Washington Post
If you’re worried you’ll be to blame if your son becomes an inconsiderate adult, then stop — you’ve made your values and expectations clear to him for umpteen years.
Carolyn Hax: The parent who has to be the ‘bad cop’ is feeling blue|Carolyn Hax|November 8, 2020|Washington Post
Whatever prompted such inconsideration, I am sick of it, was Leilas vehement utterance.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman|Pauline Lester
Such a medicin, I fear, his inconsideration needed; and I hope as confidently that he had it.
Letters to Severall Persons of Honour|John Donne

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
It hung upon me, indeed, some time, said he; but I was full of spirit and inconsideration.
Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded|Samuel Richardson

British Dictionary definitions for inconsiderate

inconsiderate

/ (ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərɪt) /

adjective

lacking in care or thought for others; heedless; thoughtless

rare insufficiently considered

Derived forms of inconsiderate

inconsiderately, adverbinconsiderateness or inconsideration, noun

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