Inconsiderate: meaning, definitions and examples
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inconsiderate
[ ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət ]
behavior
Showing a lack of consideration for the feelings or needs of others; thoughtless.
Synonyms
selfish, thoughtless, unthinking
Examples of usage
- He was so inconsiderate, he didn't even bother to call and let us know he wouldn't be coming.
- Her inconsiderate actions hurt the feelings of those around her.
Translations
Translations of the word "inconsiderate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desconsiderado
🇮🇳 अविचारित
🇩🇪 rücksichtslos
🇮🇩 tidak mempertimbangkan
🇺🇦 недбалий
🇵🇱 nieuprzejmy
🇯🇵 思いやりのない
🇫🇷 inconsidéré
🇪🇸 desconsiderado
🇹🇷 düşüncesiz
🇰🇷 배려 없는
🇸🇦 غير مراعٍ
🇨🇿 bezohledný
🇸🇰 bezohľadný
🇨🇳 不体贴的
🇸🇮 nepremišljen
🇮🇸 tillitslaus
🇰🇿 есепсіз
🇬🇪 უგულებელყოფილი
🇦🇿 nəzakətsiz
🇲🇽 desconsiderado
Word origin
The word 'inconsiderate' originated from the Latin word 'in' meaning 'not' and 'consideratus' meaning 'considered'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of being inconsiderate has been prevalent throughout history, as humans have always had to navigate social interactions and the impact of their actions on others.
See also: consider, considerable, considerably, considerate, considerately, considerateness, consideration, considerative, considering, inconsiderately, reconsider, reconsideration.