First Known Use: 15th century
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inconsiderate
adjective in·con·sid·er·ate \ˌin-kən-ˈsi-d(ə-)rət\
: not thinking about the rights and feelings of other people : not considerate
Full Definition of INCONSIDERATE
1
a : heedless, thoughtless b : careless of the rights or feelings of others
2
: not adequately considered : ill-advised
— in·con·sid·er·ate·ly adverb
— in·con·sid·er·ate·ness noun
— in·con·sid·er·ation \-ˌsi-də-ˈrā-shən\ noun
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Origin of INCONSIDERATE
Middle English inconsyderatt, from Latin inconsideratus, from in- + consideratus considerate
Related to INCONSIDERATE
- Synonyms
- discourteous, disrespectful, ill-bred, ill-mannered, impertinent, impolite, rude, thoughtless, uncalled-for, uncivil, ungracious, unhandsome, unmannered, unmannerly
- Antonyms
- civil, considerate, courteous, genteel, gracious, mannerly, polite, thoughtful, well-bred
INCONSIDERATION Defined for Kids
inconsiderate
adjective in·con·sid·er·ate \ˌin-kən-ˈsi-də-rət\
Definition of INCONSIDERATE for Kids
: careless of the rights or feelings of others
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