inconsiderate
inconsiderate — adjective
1. behaving or acting in a way that shows you do not think about other people's nee
behaving or acting in a way that shows you do not think about other people's needs, wishes, or feelings
Lamont's inconsiderate neighbor played loud music until three in the morning.
collocation: inconsiderate neighbor
It was inconsiderate of Aiko to cancel dinner plans just thirty minutes before.
pattern: it is inconsiderate of [person] to [verb]
The night-shift nurse found her colleague's inconsiderate comments deeply hurtful.
Pia apologized for her inconsiderate behavior at the team meeting last Friday.
Leaving your shopping cart in the middle of the aisle is very inconsiderate.
- thoughtless
very similar in meaning; 'thoughtless' emphasizes forgetting or not stopping to think, while 'inconsiderate' focuses more on disregarding others' feelings
- tactless
specifically about saying or doing the wrong thing in social situations, while 'inconsiderate' covers a broader range of careless behavior
- rude
stronger and implies deliberate disrespect; 'inconsiderate' often suggests neglect rather than intentional offense
- considerate
the direct opposite: thinking about other people's needs and feelings
- thoughtful
implies actively caring about others' comfort and well-being
文法句型
it is inconsiderate of [person] to [verb]
inconsiderate + noun
用法筆記
Commonly used to describe a person's character or a specific action that affects others negatively. The pattern 'it is/was inconsiderate of [someone] to [do something]' is frequent in everyday speech and writing.
常見錯誤
2. done or decided without enough careful thought, often in a way that leads to poo
done or decided without enough careful thought, often in a way that leads to poor results or bad judgment
The committee rejected his inconsiderate proposal because it had no data to support it.
collocation: inconsiderate proposal
Ravi admitted that his decision to quit was inconsiderate and made in a hurry.
An inconsiderate remark during the meeting damaged weeks of careful negotiation.
The judge called the lawyer's arguments inconsiderate and unsupported by any facts.
- hasty
emphasizes speed over thought; 'inconsiderate' in this sense focuses on insufficient deliberation rather than speed
- rash
implies dangerous lack of caution, while 'inconsiderate' is milder and focuses on inadequate reflection
- ill-advised
similar register and meaning; 'ill-advised' is more clearly about poor judgment rather than carelessness
- careful
done with attention and thought
- deliberate
done slowly and with full consideration
- well-considered
the opposite: having received proper thought before being made
文法句型
inconsiderate + noun (decision, remark, action, proposal)
用法筆記
Less common than sense 1. Describes actions, decisions, or statements rather than people. Typically used in formal or evaluative contexts such as reviews, criticisms, or professional judgments. When referring to a person, sense 1 is almost always intended.