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- [in-kuh n-sid-er-it]
- /ˌɪn kənˈsɪd ər ɪt/
- /ˌɪn.kənˈsɪd.ər.ət/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kuh n-sid-er-it]
- /ˌɪn kənˈsɪd ər ɪt/
Definitions of inconsiderate word
- adjective inconsiderate without due regard for the rights or feelings of others: It was inconsiderate of him to keep us waiting. 1
- adjective inconsiderate acting without consideration; thoughtless; heedless. 1
- adjective inconsiderate overhasty; rash; ill-considered: slovenly, inconsiderate reasoning. 1
- noun inconsiderate Thoughtlessly causing hurt or inconvenience to others. 1
- adjective inconsiderate thoughtless of others 1
- adjective inconsiderate If you accuse someone of being inconsiderate, you mean that they do not take enough care over how their words or actions will affect other people. 0
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Origin of inconsiderate
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1425-75; late Middle English word from Latin word inconsīderātus. See in-3, considerate
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Parts of speech for Inconsiderate
noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inconsiderate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inconsiderate
adj inconsiderate
- boorish — Boorish behaviour is rough, uneducated, and rude.
- brash — If you describe someone or their behaviour as brash, you disapprove of them because you think that they are too confident and aggressive.
- careless — If you are careless, you do not pay enough attention to what you are doing, and so you make mistakes, or cause harm or damage.
- discourteous — not courteous; impolite; uncivil; rude: a discourteous salesman.
- hasty — moving or acting with haste; speedy; quick; hurried.
adjective inconsiderate
- uncaring — a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care.
- insensitive — deficient in human sensibility, acuteness of feeling, or consideration; unfeeling; callous: an insensitive person.
Antonyms for inconsiderate
adj inconsiderate
- considerate — Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- tactful — having or manifesting tact: a tactful person; a tactful reply.
- generous — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
adjective inconsiderate
- caring — If someone is caring, they are affectionate, helpful, and sympathetic.
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