inconsiderate

adjective

in·​con·​sid·​er·​ate ˌin-kən-ˈsi-d(ə-)rət How to pronounce inconsiderate (audio)
1
b
: careless of the rights or feelings of others
2
: not adequately considered : ill-advised
inconsiderately adverb
inconsiderateness noun
inconsideration noun

Examples of inconsiderate in a Sentence

He was rude and inconsiderate to the waiter. There is no excuse for such inconsiderate behavior.
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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of inconsiderate was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near inconsiderate

Cite this Entry

“Inconsiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsiderate. Accessed 28 Nov. 2023.

Kids Definition

inconsiderate

adjective
in·​con·​sid·​er·​ate ˌin-kən-ˈsid-(ə-)rət How to pronounce inconsiderate (audio)
: careless of the rights or feelings of others
an inconsiderate remark
inconsiderately adverb
inconsiderateness noun
inconsideration noun

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