inconsiderate

inconsiderate — 形容詞

1. behaving or acting in a way that shows you do not think about other people's nee

1.形容詞B2
釋義

不體貼

不顧及他人感受或需要的

behaving or acting in a way that shows you do not think about other people's needs, wishes, or feelings

例句

Lamont's inconsiderate neighbor played loud music until three in the morning.

Lamont 那位不體貼的鄰居大聲播放音樂直到凌晨三點。

collocation: inconsiderate neighbor

It was inconsiderate of Aiko to cancel dinner plans just thirty minutes before.

Aiko 在出發前30分鐘才取消晚餐約會，真是不體貼。

pattern: it is inconsiderate of [person] to [verb]

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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

❌He didn't invite me because he's inconsiderate.
✅He didn't invite me because he's selfish.
💡'Inconsiderate' means not thinking of others; 'selfish' means putting your own interests first, which fits deliberate exclusion better.

2. done or decided without enough careful thought, often in a way that leads to poo

2.形容詞C1
釋義

欠考慮

未經仔細考慮就做出的

done or decided without enough careful thought, often in a way that leads to poor results or bad judgment

例句

The committee rejected his inconsiderate proposal because it had no data to support it.

委員會拒絕了他的欠考慮提案，因為缺乏數據支持。

collocation: inconsiderate proposal

Ravi admitted that his decision to quit was inconsiderate and made in a hurry.

Ravi 承認自己辭職的決定太欠考慮，是一時匆忙做出的。

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

❌Her inconsiderate words about my clothes made me cry.
✅Her thoughtless words about my clothes made me cry.
💡When the issue is about hurting someone's feelings, sense 1 (thoughtless/not caring about others) fits better than sense 2 (hasty/ill-advised).