inconsiderate
Use Inconsiderate in a sentence
kənˈsɪd adjective
1.
without due regard for the rights or feelings of others: It was inconsiderate of him to keep us waiting.
2.
acting without consideration; thoughtless; heedless.
3.
overhasty; rash; ill-considered: slovenly, inconsiderate reasoning.
Related forms
in·con·sid·er·ate·ly, adverb
in·con·sid·er·ate·ness, in·con·sid·er·a·tion, noun
Synonyms
1. insensitive, uncaring, rude.
1. insensitive, uncaring, rude.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | lacking in care or thought for others; heedless; thoughtless |
| 2. | rare insufficiently considered |
| incon'siderately | |
| —adv | |
| incon'siderateness | |
| —n | |
| inconsider'ation | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
inconsiderate
c.1460, "done thoughtlessly," lit. "not properly considered," from L. inconsideratus "unadvised, thoughtless," from in- "not" + consideratus (see consider).
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Example sentences
It never pays to be discourteous, tactless or inconsiderate to anyone.
It is inconsiderate to be late, making your squad wait for you.
Individuals retire or change jobs--some much-needed individuals are inconsiderate enough to die.
Recruits had fairly accurate expectations of the inconsiderate and punitive leadership they would face during basic.
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