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

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Cite this Entry

“Inconsiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsiderate. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

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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