Inconsiderately: meaning, definitions and examples
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inconsiderately
[ ɪnkənˈsɪdərətli ]
behaving without consideration for others
Behaving inconsiderately means acting thoughtlessly or selfishly, without taking into account the feelings or needs of others. It implies a lack of regard or respect for those around you.
Synonyms
insensitively, selfishly, thoughtlessly
Examples of usage
- She inconsiderately parked her car in the disabled spot.
- He inconsiderately interrupted her while she was speaking.
without careful thought or attention
Inconsiderately can also mean doing something without careful thought or attention. It implies a lack of consideration for the consequences of your actions.
Synonyms
carelessly, hastily, recklessly
Examples of usage
- He inconsiderately spent all his money without thinking about the future.
- She inconsiderately made a decision without consulting anyone.
Translations
Translations of the word "inconsiderately" in other languages:
🇵🇹 de forma inconsiderada
🇮🇳 अविवेकी ढंग से
🇩🇪 rücksichtslos
🇮🇩 dengan tidak bijaksana
🇺🇦 недбало
🇵🇱 bezmyślnie
🇯🇵 無分別に
🇫🇷 sans considération
🇪🇸 desconsideradamente
🇹🇷 düşüncesizce
🇰🇷 무모하게
🇸🇦 بلا مبالاة
🇨🇿 bezohledně
🇸🇰 bezohľadne
🇨🇳 不顾一切地
🇸🇮 nepremišljeno
🇮🇸 óhugsað
🇰🇿 ойланбай
🇬🇪 უგულოდ
🇦🇿 düşüncəsizcə
🇲🇽 desconsideradamente
Etymology
The word 'inconsiderately' is derived from the word 'inconsiderate,' which dates back to the late 15th century. It combines the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' with the word 'considerate,' which comes from the Latin 'consideratus,' meaning 'looked at closely, observed.' Over the centuries, 'inconsiderately' has evolved to describe actions or behaviors that lack thoughtfulness or consideration for others.
See also: consider, considerable, considerably, considerate, considerately, considerateness, consideration, considerative, considering, inconsiderate, reconsider, reconsideration.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,001, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.