adj
inconsiderate
ihn-kuhn-SIH-duh-riht
Inconsiderate (adj) means acting without thinking about how it affects other people. Example: “It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music at midnight.”
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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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more inconsiderate
- Superlative
- most inconsiderate
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Etymology
From in- ("not") plus considerate.
Synonyms
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unconsidered
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What does “inconsiderate” mean?
The word “inconsiderate” means acting without thinking about how it affects other people. In plain terms, careless of other people's feelings or needs; thoughtless.
How do you pronounce “inconsiderate”?
“Inconsiderate” is pronounced ihn-kuhn-SIH-duh-riht (/ˌɪnkənˈsɪdəɹɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “inconsiderate” in a sentence?
Here is “inconsiderate” used in a sentence: “It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music at midnight.”
What part of speech is “inconsiderate”?
“Inconsiderate” is an adjective.
