inconsiderate

[ in-kuhn-sid-er-it ]
/ ˌɪn kənˈsɪd ər ɪt /
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adjective

without due regard for the rights or feelings of others: It was inconsiderate of him to keep us waiting.
acting without consideration; thoughtless; heedless.
overhasty; rash; ill-considered: slovenly, inconsiderate reasoning.

Origin of inconsiderate

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

OTHER WORDS FROM inconsiderate

in·con·sid·er·ate·ly, adverb in·con·sid·er·ate·ness, in·con·sid·er·a·tion, noun

Words nearby inconsiderate

inconscient, inconsecutive, inconsequent, inconsequential, inconsiderable, inconsiderate, inconsistency, inconsistent, inconsolable, inconsonant, inconspicuous

Words related to inconsiderateness

negligence, carelessness, inattention, inconsideration, oversight, disregard, neglect

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British Dictionary definitions for inconsiderateness

inconsiderate
/ (ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərɪt) /

adjective

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

Derived forms of inconsiderate

inconsiderately, adverb inconsiderateness or inconsideration, noun