: not thinking about the rights and feelings of other people : not considerate
an inconsiderate [=thoughtless] remark
He was rude and inconsiderate to the waiter.
There is no excuse for such inconsiderate behavior.
—often + ofIt was inconsiderate of you to keep me waiting.
She is very inconsiderate of her neighbors.
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“Inconsiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/inconsiderate. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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