Definitions

inconsiderate

[in-kuhn-sid-er-it] / ˌɪn kənˈsɪd ər ɪt /

ADJECTIVE

insensitive to others

Synonyms

WEAK

boorish brash careless discourteous hasty impolite incautious indelicate intolerant reckless rude self-centered selfish sharp short tactless thoughtless unceremonious uncharitable ungracious unkind unthinking

Antonyms

WEAK

considerate generous kind nice sensitive tactful thoughtful

Example Sentences

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She described his actions as highly inconsiderate and a threat to his neighbours' health.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Proceedings, however, were halted, before he admitted causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving in February.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

I believed I was forging a path for her, but she saw my varsity moves as inconsiderate and selfish.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Knocking on doors felt intrusive at best, inconsiderate at worst.

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2026

The sky was overcast, but Abel didn’t think it would be so inconsiderate as to rain when he and his lovely wife were in the mood for an outing.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig

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