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inconsiderate
What does inconsiderate mean?
inconsiderate (adjective): lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use inconsiderate in a sentence?
- Shockingly inconsiderate behavior. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does inconsiderate come from?
From in- + considerate.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are antonyms of inconsiderate?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “inconsiderate” mean?
marking the beginning of an operation, venture, etc
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showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
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causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
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lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others
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