inconsiderate

/ɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

/ɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

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

1. adjective

   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
2. adjective

   without proper consideration or reflection
   “slovenly inconsiderate reasoning”

   synonyms: unconsidered

   thoughtless

   showing lack of careful thought