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
Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Many Reddit users strongly supported the passenger's decision, agreeing that refusing to swap seats doesn't make someone inconsiderate.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Some guests view child-free policies as inconsiderate, while others see them as a practical choice to maintain a certain atmosphere.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Experts say that while cancellations are sometimes unavoidable, giving such short notice can be disruptive and inconsiderate.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
People cannot help their medical conditions and dismissing a potential health hazard is inconsiderate.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Many Reddit users strongly supported the passenger's decision, agreeing that refusing to swap seats doesn't make someone inconsiderate.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Some guests view child-free policies as inconsiderate, while others see them as a practical choice to maintain a certain atmosphere.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Experts say that while cancellations are sometimes unavoidable, giving such short notice can be disruptive and inconsiderate.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsiderate
Adjective
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Proctor sent a series of rude, lewd and unprofessional text messages about Read and the investigation, which led to his firing.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2025
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There was also a three-homer game for Pablo Sandoval in the 2012 World Series, but it’s considered rude to talk about that in 2025.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Recognizing when jokes mask disrespect is not about becoming overly cautious or humorless, but about ensuring that laughter contributes to connection, rather than corrosion.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Our child's protest isn't a sign of disrespect or defiance.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Letting a house of that size sit untouched is an act of thoughtless extravagance.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The Twist in The Woman in the Yard Is a New Low for Trauma Horror Horror that’s really about trauma is now the norm, but there’s something particularly thoughtless about this film’s treatment of mental health.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But research shows that confrontation and rudeness are NOT actually what makes these styles of leadership work.—
London Business School,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Responding to rudeness with equal aggression often escalates the situation.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In 2015, he was again alleged to be discourteous.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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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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“Inconsiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsiderate. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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