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The definition of inconsiderate is rude and without thought for others.

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An example of an inconsiderate action is constantly cutting off others who are speaking.

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See inconsiderate in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Now Rare insufficiently considered; ill-advised
without thought or consideration for others; thoughtless; heedless

Origin: L inconsideratus

Related Forms:

inconsiderately adverb
inconsiderateness noun or inconsideration

See inconsiderate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Thoughtless of others; displaying a lack of consideration.
Not well considered or carefully thought out; ill-advised.

Related Forms:

inˌcon·sidˈer·ate·ly adverb

inˌcon·sidˈer·ate·ness, inˌcon·sidˌer·aˈtion (-āˈshən) noun

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