inconsiderate

[ in-kuhn-sid-er-it ]

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.

  1. overhasty; rash; ill-considered: slovenly, inconsiderate reasoning.

Origin of inconsiderate

1
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English word from Latin word inconsīderātus.See in-3, considerate

Other words for inconsiderate

Other words from inconsiderate

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

Words Nearby inconsiderate

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British Dictionary definitions for inconsiderate

inconsiderate

/ (ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərɪt) /


adjective
  1. lacking in care or thought for others; heedless; thoughtless

  2. rare insufficiently considered

Derived forms of inconsiderate

  • inconsiderately, adverb
  • inconsiderateness or inconsideration, noun

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