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inconsiderate

Inconsiderate behavior is rude: it doesn't take into consideration the feelings of other people.

When you're considerate, you're polite and thoughtful. You consider other people's feelings. When you add the prefix -in (not) to considerate, you get its opposite. Not writing a thank-you note for a gift is inconsiderate. Not returning a phone call is inconsiderate. Not inviting a friend to a party is inconsiderate. Most inconsiderate behavior is also selfish.

DEFINITIONS OF: inconsiderate

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adj lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others

“shockingly inconsiderate behavior”
Synonyms
thoughtless, uncaring, unthinking
without care or thought for others
selfish
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
tactless, untactful
lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
thoughtless
showing lack of careful thought
Antonyms:
considerate
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
thoughtful
considerate of the feelings or well-being of others
kind
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
unselfish
disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
tactful
having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
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adj without proper consideration or reflection

“slovenly inconsiderate reasoning”
Synonyms:
unconsidered
thoughtless
showing lack of careful thought
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