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Definition of inconsiderate

inconsiderate

/ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/
in · con · sid · er · ate
Adverb:inconsiderately
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1

Thoughtlessly causing hurt or inconvenience to others; lacking regard for other people's feelings, rights, or comfort.

Example

"It was inconsiderate of the neighbors to play loud music late on a weeknight."

2

Acting or done without sufficient forethought or deliberation; rash or ill-advised.

Example

"A single inconsiderate remark during the negotiations nearly derailed the entire agreement."

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• Rhymes for inconsiderate

• Nearby Words

inconsequential
inconsequently
inconsiderably
inconsiderate
inconsiderately
inconsiderateness
inconsistency

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Latin inconsideratus ('unthinking, unreflective'), formed from the privative prefix in- ('not') and consideratus, the past participle of considerare ('to look at closely, examine').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inconsiderate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inconsiderate
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