Meaning of inconsiderate in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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 »

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  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 »

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  • « Inconsiderate, rude behavior drives me nuts. And I guess the inconsiderate rudeness of social ineptitude definitely fuels my work. »
    Cindy Sherman

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