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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

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