inconsiderate

[ in-kuhn-sid-er-it ]

adjective

1. without due regard for the rights or feelings of others:

   It was inconsiderate of him to keep us waiting.

   Synonyms: uncaring, rude, insensitive

2. acting without consideration; thoughtless; heedless.
3. overhasty; rash; ill-considered:

   slovenly, inconsiderate reasoning.

inconsiderate

/ ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərɪt /

adjective

1. lacking in care or thought for others; heedless; thoughtless
2. rare.
   insufficiently considered

Derived Forms

• ˌinconˈsiderateness, noun
• ˌinconˈsiderately, adverb

Other Words From

• incon·sider·ate·ly adverb
• incon·sider·ate·ness incon·sider·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inconsiderate¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English word from Latin word inconsīderātus. See in- ³, considerate

Example Sentences

"The fact these objects were taken is really painful, and the fact that they were being put on sale is really disrespectful and inconsiderate," she said.

From BBC

He also faces an additional charge of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving relating to the same alleged victim.

From BBC

He said the experience in September 2023 "added so much strain to an already difficult time. It was insensitive and inconsiderate".

From BBC

“This is going to sound really snarky, but I think people who oppose instituting an address system don’t realize how inconsiderate they are to everyone else,” Bjerre said.

From Los Angeles Times

His proposed amendment creates an offence of causing death or serious injury by dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling.

From BBC