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Meaning of inconsiderate in English
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪd(ə)rət/
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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
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