as in rude
showing a lack of manners or consideration for others
she was inconsiderate by nature, never bothering to hold the door for the next person
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in disrespect
rude behavior
fortunately, the inconsideration and self-centeredness of toddlers is eventually outgrown
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of inconsiderate
Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
But even the most inconsiderate neighbors deserve empathy.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
These co-workers are not heroes for coming in to work with their germs, but selfish and inconsiderate.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
And even the most patient individuals will notice patterns with certain individuals and eventually no longer tolerate chronic, inconsiderate behavior.
—Joseph Liu, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inconsiderate
Adjective
On the other hand, arriving too late can be equally inconsiderate.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
But even the most inconsiderate neighbors deserve empathy.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
These co-workers are not heroes for coming in to work with their germs, but selfish and inconsiderate.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
And even the most patient individuals will notice patterns with certain individuals and eventually no longer tolerate chronic, inconsiderate behavior.
—Joseph Liu, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inconsiderate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsiderate
Adjective
-
People who are rude or unaware with receptionists can poison your culture, create unnecessary hierarchies, and drive your best people to leave.—
Jessica Neal,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
-
In a post on the AITA subreddit, the original poster (OP) explained that her sister, 34, who's always rude to her, has a 6-year-old son.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
The manner in which Miller kept the remains showed disrespect, Carpenter said.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
-
The dissonance between their bacchanalian ritual and Adelaida’s silent, solitary suffering is marked, and the disrespect for the dead further underlined when a gravedigger tersely shoos her away from the graveside, reminding her that the area is unsafe, especially at nightfall.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Not having matches in a waterproof container was another thoughtless mistake.—
Bill Shaber,
Outdoor Life,
22 Oct. 2025
-
Buying things is becoming as thoughtless as sending a text.—
Patrick van Esch,
The Conversation,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Both mother and daughter say the district has been disrespectful toward them during the reporting process.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
-
To trash another girl is beyond disrespectful.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
But yes, Miss Manners agrees that his rudeness justifies your ignoring his comment.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
10 Oct. 2025
-
But Takaichi has taken the strongest stances, decrying the rudeness of foreign tourists and accusing them of abusing the famous deer in Nara.—
Arata Yamamoto,
NBC news,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
In 2014, he was found to have been discourteous and used force.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
-
The main point is to avoid being discourteous of the people behind us by letting the door close in their respective faces.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Inconsiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsiderate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share