Meaning of inconsiderate in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌɪnkənˈsɪd(ə)rət/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   inconsiderate

   Definitions

   1. without proper consideration or reflection

   Examples

   • « slovenly inconsiderate reasoning »
   • « unconsidered words »
   • « prejudice is the holding of unconsidered opinions »

   Synonyms

   • thoughtless

2. Qualitative Adjective

   inconsiderate

   Etymology

   late Middle English (originally in the sense ‘not properly considered’): from Latin inconsideratus, from in-‘not’ + consideratus‘examined, considered’ (see considerate)

   Definitions

   1. lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others

   Examples

   • « shockingly inconsiderate behavior »

   Synonyms

   • careless
   • thoughtless
   • uncaring
   • unthinking

   Antonyms

   • considerate

See also

• selfish
• tactless
• thoughtless