单词 | inconsiderate |
释义 | inconsiderate (once / 3203 pages) adj Inconsiderate behavior is rude: it doesn't take into consideration the feelings of other people. When you're considerate, you're polite and thoughtful. You consider other people's feelings. When you add the prefix -in (not) to considerate, you get its opposite. Not writing a thank-you note for a gift is inconsiderate. Not returning a phone call is inconsiderate. Not inviting a friend to a party is inconsiderate. Most inconsiderate behavior is also selfish. WORD FAMILYinconsiderate: inconsiderately, inconsiderateness, inconsideratest+/considerate: considerately, considerateness, inconsiderate/inconsiderateness: inconsideratenesses USAGE EXAMPLES“He died. People really shouldn’t die like that! Very inconsiderate.” The Guardian(Dec 31, 2016) A review of several recent onboard disruptions shows that being inconsiderate isn’t enough to trigger a lifetime ban from an airline. Los Angeles Times(Dec 03, 2016) The deal-breaker is that he’s being inconsiderate and selfish, not that he’s into feet. Slate(Nov 29, 2016) 1adj lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others shockingly inconsiderate behavior Syn|Ant thoughtless, uncaring, unthinking without care or thought for others selfishconcerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others tactless, untactfullacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others thoughtlessshowing lack of careful thought considerate showing concern for the rights and feelings of others thoughtfulconsiderate of the feelings or well-being of others kindhaving or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior unselfishdisregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others tactfulhaving or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others 2adj without proper consideration or reflection slovenly inconsiderate reasoning Syn unconsidered thoughtless showing lack of careful thought |
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