Inconsiderately: meaning, definitions and examples

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inconsiderately

 

[ ɪnkənˈsɪdərətli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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.