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inconsideration

in·con·sid·er·ate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-kuh n-sid-er-it]
    • /ˌɪn kənˈsɪd ər ɪt/
    • /ɪnkənsˌɪdərˈeɪʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-kuh n-sid-er-it]
    • /ˌɪn kənˈsɪd ər ɪt/

Definitions of inconsideration word

  • adjective inconsideration without due regard for the rights or feelings of others: It was inconsiderate of him to keep us waiting. 1
  • adjective inconsideration acting without consideration; thoughtless; heedless. 1
  • adjective inconsideration overhasty; rash; ill-considered: slovenly, inconsiderate reasoning. 1
  • noun inconsideration Lack of due consideration; inattention to consequences, thoughtlessness. 1
See all 4 definitions of inconsideration

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Origin of inconsideration

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 Inconsideration

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Inconsideration

inconsideration 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.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

inconsideration usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for inconsideration

noun inconsideration

  • thoughtful — showing consideration for others; considerate.
  • inconsiderateness — without due regard for the rights or feelings of others: It was inconsiderate of him to keep us waiting.
  • negligence — the quality, fact, or result of being negligent; neglect: negligence in discharging one's responsibilities.
  • carelessness — not paying enough attention to what one does: a careless typist.
  • inattention — lack of attention; negligence.
All 17 Synonyms of inconsideration

Antonyms for inconsideration

noun inconsideration

  • success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
  • attention — If you give someone or something your attention, you look at it, listen to it, or think about it carefully.
  • care — If you care about something, you feel that it is important and are concerned about it.
  • regard — to look upon or think of with a particular feeling: to regard a person with favor.
  • respect — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
All 6 Antonyms of inconsideration

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