US /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/ UK /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/
adj Freq #20703

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    not caring enough about other people's needs, feelings, or convenience

    It was inconsiderate to play loud music while the neighbors were sleeping.

  2. 2
    adj

    done without enough thought about risks or consequences

    His inconsiderate haste exposed the entire group to danger.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · not caring enough about... thoughtlessselfishtactless
2 adj · done without enough thought... hastyrashunreflecting
More heedless
Word family
Forms inconsiderateness
Derived forms inconsideratelyinconsideratenessinconsideration
Related forms tactlessthoughtless

Etymology

Formed with negative in- + considerate. Considerate ultimately comes from Latin considerare ("to examine, reflect upon"); inconsiderate therefore describes conduct that lacks reflection or regard for others.

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