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

Ellman-Golan said she has empathy for anyone struggling with inconsiderate colleagues or a difficult work environment.

From Slate

"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

“This was unfair & inconsiderate by me,” Hanson wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC