ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Inconsiderate

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdəɹɪt/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Inconsiderate is an adjective meaning Not considerate of others.

Meaning

Not considerate of others.

More Meanings

  1. (obsolete) Resulting from insufficient consideration.
  2. (obsolete) Of too little value to be considered.
  3. (obsolete) Not giving enough consideration to one's actions, conclusions, etc.; acting too quickly without considering the risks and consequences.

Example Sentences

“Ann Landers claims drop-in visits are inconsiderate,” he said.
Not replacing the roll after using the last of the toilet paper is very inconsiderate.
They Pray with Fervour and a fix’d, Attention, never turning like too many Inconsiderate Christians in our Noisy Churches, to behold what People pass behind them;
Bayliss and his father were talking together before dinner when Claude came in and was so inconsiderate as to put up a window, though he knew his brother hated a draft.

Synonyms for inconsiderate

Depending on context, synonyms include thoughtless, unthoughtful, hasty, inattentive, rash, unreflecting.

Antonyms for inconsiderate

Common opposites include considerate, thoughtful.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include thoughtless, careless, unthinking, uncaring, unconsidered, inappropriate.

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