adjective

inconsiderate

in-kuhn-SID-er-ut/ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

Not caring enough about other people's feelings or needs.

The inconsiderate woman leaves her bags on seats needed by the man with a cane.

On a public bench, a woman occupies one end and spreads her shopping bags across the remaining seats while looking at her phone.

Etymology

inLatinnot

+considerLatinexamine carefully

+ateLatinpast-participle ending

The pieces express something 'not properly considered.' The meaning shifted from general thoughtlessness to failing to consider other people's feelings and the hurt or inconvenience one's actions cause.

In context

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Don't order the most expensive drink in the menu >> just because >> just because you're not paying for it, that that can be deemed inconsiderate

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More examples

Leaving your dirty dishes for someone else is inconsiderate.
His inconsiderate comments hurt her feelings.
Please don't be inconsiderate of people waiting behind you.

Forms

inconsiderate

inconsiderately adverb — Without enough concern for other people's needs.

Similar words

thoughtless: Emphasizes failing to think about how actions affect others.
selfish: Emphasizes putting your own interests ahead of others' needs.
rude: Emphasizes impolite behavior rather than neglect of others' needs.