inconsiderate

adjective
UK: /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/
US: /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

  1. Not thinking about other people's feelings or needs.

    1. It's inconsiderate to talk loudly on the phone here.
    2. Leaving your car in the driveway was incredibly inconsiderate of you.

  2. Showing a lack of consideration for others; thoughtless.

    1. He is an inconsiderate person and doesn't care.
    2. It was rather inconsiderate of him not to call when he knew we were worried.

Synonyms

thoughtless selfish rude insensitive ungenerous discourteous
inconsiderate adverb

  1. In an inconsiderate manner; without thought or care for others.

    1. He parked his car inconsiderately, blocking the sidewalk.
    2. She acted inconsiderately toward her roommate, making a lot of noise late at night.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inconsiderate" in English means: Not thinking about other people's feelings or needs., Showing a lack of consideration for others; thoughtless..

The phonetic transcription of "inconsiderate" is /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/ in British English and /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inconsiderate": thoughtless, selfish, rude, insensitive, ungenerous, discourteous.

Example usage of "inconsiderate": "It's inconsiderate to talk loudly on the phone here.". More examples on the page.