inconsiderate
pronunciation
How to pronounce inconsiderate in British English: UK [ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət]
How to pronounce inconsiderate in American English: US [ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərɪt]
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- Adjective:
- lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others
- without proper consideration or reflection
Word Origin
- inconsiderate (adj.)
- late 15c., "done thoughtlessly," literally "not properly considered," from Latin inconsideratus "headstrong, unadvised, thoughtless," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + consideratus (see consider). Related: Inconsiderately; inconsiderateness.
Synonym
Example
- 1. He made some very inconsiderate remarks about her appearance .
- 2. Is your wife typically inconsiderate of you ?
- 3. Some times I wonder why friends can be so inconsiderate .
- 4. Sometimes you tend to be inconsiderate and selfish .
- 5. You 're amazingly inconsiderate , you know that ?