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inconsiderately

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In an inconsiderate manner; without consideration for others.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He inconsiderately let the twig snap back at her.
  • Inconsiderately, he pressed on when she paused.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

without consideration; in an inconsiderate manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • inconsiderately, he asked to be invited for dinner

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: considerately

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English inconsiderate Middle English -ly English -ly English inconsiderately From inconsiderate + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: inconsideradament — in an inconsiderate manner
  • Finnish: ajattelemattomasti — in an inconsiderate manner
  • Polish: bezceremonialnie — in an inconsiderate manner