inconsiderate

adjective

in·​con·​sid·​er·​ate ˌin-kən-ˈsi-d(ə-)rət 

1

a

: heedless, thoughtless

b

: careless of the rights or feelings of others

2

: not adequately considered : ill-advised

inconsiderately adverb

inconsiderateness noun

inconsideration

ˌin-kən-ˌsi-də-ˈrā-shən 

noun

Synonyms

• discourteous
• disrespectful
• ill-bred
• ill-mannered
• impertinent
• impolite
• rude
• thoughtless
• uncalled-for
• uncivil
• ungracious
• unhandsome
• unmannered
• unmannerly

Examples of inconsiderate in a Sentence

He was rude and inconsiderate to the waiter.

There is no excuse for such inconsiderate behavior.

Recent Examples on the Web

People cannot help their medical conditions and dismissing a potential health hazard is inconsiderate. —Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025

Many Reddit users strongly supported the passenger's decision, agreeing that refusing to swap seats doesn't make someone inconsiderate. —Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025

Some guests view child-free policies as inconsiderate, while others see them as a practical choice to maintain a certain atmosphere. —Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025

Experts say that while cancellations are sometimes unavoidable, giving such short notice can be disruptive and inconsiderate. —Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English inconsyderatt, from Latin inconsideratus, from in- + consideratus considerate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for inconsiderate

• considerate

Kids Definition

inconsiderate

adjective

in·​con·​sid·​er·​ate ˌin-kən-ˈsid-(ə-)rət 

: careless of the rights or feelings of others

an inconsiderate remark

inconsiderately adverb

inconsiderateness noun

inconsideration

-ˌsid-ə-ˈrā-shən 

noun