adj
inconsiderate
ihn-kuhn-SIH-duh-riht
adj
1
Acting without thinking about how it affects other people.
"It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music at midnight."
"She felt hurt by her roommate's inconsiderate habit of never washing the dishes."
How to Use Inconsiderate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCareless of other people's feelings or needs; thoughtless.
Common pairings
inconsiderate behaviour
thoughtless and inconsiderate
inconsiderate of others
Word Forms
more inconsiderate comparative, most inconsiderate superlative
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Etymology
From in- ("not") plus considerate.