Inconsiderateness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

Meaning & Definition of Inconsiderateness

Inconsiderateness (adjective)

acting or tending to act without due or reasonable deliberation
careless of the rights or feelings of others
not adequately considered, ill-advised

Inconsiderateness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

rude behavior

"for sheer inconsiderateness, that lout has everyone else beat"

similar: dis (slang), discourteousness, discourtesy, disrespect, disrespectfulness, impertinence, impertinency, impoliteness, impudence, incivility, inconsideration, insolence, rudeness, ungraciousness

related: audacity, boldness, brashness, brassiness, forwardness, sauciness, shamelessness, boorishness, caddishness, churlishness, clownishness, crudeness, loutishness, vulgarity, abruptness, bluntness, brusqueness, crustiness, curtness, gruffness, sharpness, crabbedness, crossness, disagreeableness, grumpiness, sullenness, surliness, improperness, impropriety, inappropriateness, incorrectness, indecency, unfitness, unsuitability, arrogance, conceit, conceitedness, presumption, pretense, pretension, pretentiousness

opposite: civility, considerateness, consideration, courtesy, genteelness, gentility, graciousness, politeness, politesse, thoughtfulness

near: humility, meekness, modesty, deference, dutifulness, respectfulness, submissiveness, acceptability, appropriateness, correctness, decency, decorousness, fitness, goodness, propriety, respectability, respectableness, rightness, seemliness, suitability, suitableness, affability, cordiality, friendliness, geniality, hospitality, kindness, felicitousness, grace, gracefulness

Related Entry: Inconsiderate (adjective)

Inconsiderate is a different word from Inconsiderateness. The synonyms below are for inconsiderate, not for inconsiderateness.

showing a lack of manners or consideration for others

"she was inconsiderate by nature, never bothering to hold the door for the next person"

similar: discourteous, disrespectful, ill-bred, ill-mannered, impertinent, impolite, rude, thoughtless, uncalled-for, uncivil, ungracious, unhandsome, unmannered, unmannerly

related: arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced, brash, brassy, brazen, cheeky, fresh, impudent, insolent, lippy, sassy, saucy, shameless, boorish, caddish, churlish, clownish, loutish, uncouth, vulgar, abrupt, blunt, brusque, crusty, curt, gruff, sharp, snippety, snippy, antisocial, crabbed, cross, disagreeable, grumpy, sullen, surly, improper, incorrect, indecent, indecorous, unseemly, arrogant, bumptious, conceited, haughty, high-handed, imperious, peremptory, pompous, presumptuous, pretentious, supercilious, superior

opposite: civil, considerate, courteous, genteel, gracious, mannerly, polite, thoughtful, well-bred

near: humble, meek, modest, unassertive, deferential, dutiful, respectful, submissive, yielding, acceptable, appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decent, decorous, fit, fitting, good, meet, proper, respectable, right, seemly, suitable, affable, cordial, friendly, genial, hospitable, sociable, felicitous, graceful, chivalrous, courtly, gallant, ceremonious, elegant, refined

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Inconsiderateness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Inconsiderateness:

Slang: dis

discourteousness, discourtesy, disrespect, disrespectfulness, impertinence, impertinency, impoliteness, impudence, incivility, inconsideration, insolence, rudeness, ungraciousness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Inconsiderateness

Words with the opposite meaning of Inconsiderateness:

civility, considerateness, consideration, courtesy, genteelness, gentility, graciousness, politeness, politesse, thoughtfulness

Related Words for Inconsiderateness

Near Antonyms of Inconsiderateness

Word Forms of Inconsiderateness

Derived words: inconsiderately (adverb), inconsiderateness (noun), inconsideration (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Inconsiderateness

Middle English inconsyderatt, from Latin inconsideratus, from in- + consideratus considerate

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Inconsiderateness

What does "Inconsiderateness" mean?

"Inconsiderateness" means acting or tending to act without due or reasonable deliberation. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: acting or tending to act without due or reasonable deliberation.

What is another word for "Inconsiderateness"?

Other words for "Inconsiderateness" include dis, discourteousness, discourtesy, disrespect, disrespectfulness, impertinence, impertinency and impoliteness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Inconsiderateness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Inconsiderateness"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Inconsiderateness". Common alternatives include dis, discourteousness, discourtesy, disrespect, disrespectfulness, impertinence, impertinency, impoliteness, impudence and incivility.

What is the opposite of "Inconsiderateness"?

Antonyms of "Inconsiderateness" include civility, considerateness, consideration, courtesy, genteelness, gentility, graciousness and politeness. Near antonyms include humility, meekness, modesty and deference.

How do you use "Inconsiderateness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Inconsiderateness" in a sentence: "for sheer inconsiderateness, that lout has everyone else beat".

Is "Inconsiderateness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Inconsiderateness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Inconsiderateness"?

"Inconsiderateness" is pronounced /ˌin-kən-ˈsi-d(ə-)rət/ and divided into syllables as in·con·sid·er·ate.

What is the origin of the word "Inconsiderateness"?

"Inconsiderateness" comes from Middle English inconsyderatt, from Latin inconsideratus, from in- + consideratus considerate. First known use: 15th century.