# inconsiderately

**Pronunciation:** /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərətli/ · in-kuhn-SID-er-uht-lee

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that shows a lack of thought for the needs, feelings, or comfort of others.

## Examples

- She spoke inconsiderately about her colleague's personal life.
- He arrived inconsiderately late to the important meeting.
- The construction crew worked inconsiderately, making noise late into the night.

## Synonyms

- thoughtlessly — Lacking careful thought.
- carelessly — Without proper attention or thought for consequences.
- unmindfully — Without paying attention or awareness.
- disregardfully — With open disrespect or neglect for others.

## Antonyms

- considerately — Showing careful thought for others' feelings.
- thoughtfully — Showing careful consideration and attention.
- attentively — With close attention and care.

## Common patterns

- inconsiderately late — Arriving at a time that is much later than expected or appropriate. — He arrived inconsiderately late to the wedding ceremony.
- inconsiderately loud — Making an excessive or disruptive amount of noise. — The neighbors played music inconsiderately loud all night.
- inconsiderately of — Without regard for someone or something. — They behaved inconsiderately of the rules.

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