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
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as in disrespect
rude behavior
fortunately, the inconsideration and self-centeredness of toddlers is eventually outgrown
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Recent Examples of inconsiderate
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Other users even suggested that the groomsman end his friendship with the groom and his soon-to-be wife over their inconsiderate behavior.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Are there other reasons that explain why people might be inconsiderate in public?
—Shannon Doyne, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
No, these co-workers are selfish and inconsiderate Miss Manners: Heroes?
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
This includes uncouth habits like bad hygiene, inconsiderate acts like being self-centered or a violation of social norms.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Other users even suggested that the groomsman end his friendship with the groom and his soon-to-be wife over their inconsiderate behavior.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Are there other reasons that explain why people might be inconsiderate in public?
—Shannon Doyne, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
No, these co-workers are selfish and inconsiderate Miss Manners: Heroes?
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsiderate
Adjective
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Most commenters support the original poster, writing that the aunt and uncle are the rude people in this situation.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Stand up to anyone who bullies you, and call people out who are rude or behaving badly.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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To address the effects of disrespect that women encounter, researchers point to resilience as a characteristic for successful women leaders to develop.—
Susan Madsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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And some supporters hesitated to show up, concerned their advocacy would be associated with what many saw as her disrespect toward Native Hawaiians and local fishers.—
Time,
Time,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Pedal-assist Citi Bike riders are often as thoughtless in their thwarting common-sense safety rules.—
Steve Cohen,
New York Daily News,
13 July 2025
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In fact, read any news report of a flight diversion, and chances are there's a thoughtless passenger behind it – someone who didn't want to share the overhead bin space, insisted on jamming their seat all the way back, or didn't want to wait to use the bathroom.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Some parents worry that Alexa's high tolerance for rudeness instills poor behavior in their kids, according to Quartz.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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In many workplaces—where candor is praised but sometimes mistaken for rudeness—the line between authenticity and tact becomes incredibly thin.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In 2014, he was found to have been discourteous and used force.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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In 2015, he was again alleged to be discourteous.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Inconsiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsiderate. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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