as in rude
showing a lack of manners or consideration for others
she was inconsiderate by nature, never bothering to hold the door for the next person
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as in disrespect
rude behavior
fortunately, the inconsideration and self-centeredness of toddlers is eventually outgrown
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Recent Examples of inconsiderate
Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2024
In April, the singer's wife, Bunnie Xo (Alyssa DeFord), slammed users for their inconsiderate remarks.
—Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 21 Oct. 2024
Dropping in on someone with no warning is inconsiderate, bordering on rude.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
Without saying a word, Lesa became both tacky and inconsiderate.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
How rude and inconsiderate can people be and even worse how disorganized at Aldi’s.
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2024
In April, the singer's wife, Bunnie Xo (Alyssa DeFord), slammed users for their inconsiderate remarks.
—Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 21 Oct. 2024
Dropping in on someone with no warning is inconsiderate, bordering on rude.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
Without saying a word, Lesa became both tacky and inconsiderate.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsiderate
Adjective
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To chastise you for attending to his mistake and then act as though your laundry were now tainted is rude and hypocritical.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Joella deluge begins when Lana calls her out at the beginning of the episode for being rude during Untucked about her song.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Through her hit early 2000s ABC reality show Supernanny, the long-time parenting expert helped families address issues like lack of discipline, controlling behavior, sleep separation, disrespect and communication.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Experts advise patients who experience disrespect or mistreatment in medical settings to document interactions and report concerns.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps a bored retiree at home one New Year’s Eve will spot thoughtless kids shooting off fireworks one year.—
Penny Abeywardena,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The hearing swung from thoughtless to scandalous when one representative suggested that the murderous hawk was a better mascot for Planned Parenthood than for New Hampshire.—
Casey Cep,
The New Yorker,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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One of the original cast members, Mary has always said exactly what was on her mind and is blunt perhaps to the point of rudeness.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2025
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According to an article from on the growing rudeness in society, incidents like this are becoming more common.—
Darlin Tillery,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The main point is to avoid being discourteous of the people behind us by letting the door close in their respective faces.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2025
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Repetitive verbal abuse, exploitation, name-calling, physical bullying, and other mean behaviors that repeatedly demean players are not only discourteous and wrong, but also will eventually take a heavy toll on them.—
Amy Morin,
Parents,
25 July 2024
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“Inconsiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsiderate. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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