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inconsiderate

adjective
in·​con·​sid·​er·​ate | \ ˌin-kən-ˈsi-d(ə-)rət How to pronounce inconsiderate (audio) \

Definition of inconsiderate

b : careless of the rights or feelings of others
2 : not adequately considered : ill-advised

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Other Words from inconsiderate

inconsiderately adverb
inconsiderateness noun
inconsideration \ ˌin-​kən-​ˌsi-​də-​ˈrā-​shən How to pronounce inconsideration (audio) \ noun

Examples of inconsiderate in a Sentence

He was rude and inconsiderate to the waiter. There is no excuse for such inconsiderate behavior.

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Offended in Massachusetts Dear Offended: Your friend appears to be not only inconsiderate of you and others around her, but also addicted to her cellphone. Jeanne Phillips, SFChronicle.com, "Dear Abby: Young girl’s affectionate nature makes mother worry about safety," 29 Aug. 2019 But these inconsiderate drivers have to be called out. Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, "Letters: Trump only cares about the rich; No need to show off during flood; Give us a trail to protect bikers (8/23/19)," 23 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of inconsiderate

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for inconsiderate

Middle English inconsyderatt, from Latin inconsideratus, from in- + consideratus considerate

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inconsiderate

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of inconsiderate

: not thinking about the rights and feelings of other people : not considerate

inconsiderate

adjective
in·​con·​sid·​er·​ate | \ ˌin-kən-ˈsi-də-rət How to pronounce inconsiderate (audio) \

Kids Definition of inconsiderate

: careless of the rights or feelings of others

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