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inconsiderateness

inconsiderateness

7.9
Not thinking about other people's feelings or needs
  • noun
  • /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərɪtnəs/
translation icon : desconsideración
  • The inconsiderateness of her actions was shocking.

Examples

  • The meeting was disrupted by the inconsiderateness of some participants.

  • His inconsiderateness upset many people.

  • His inconsiderateness was evident when he played loud music late at night.

  • She apologized for her earlier inconsiderateness toward her colleagues.

  • Her inconsiderateness towards his feelings made it difficult for him to forgive her.

  • The child's inconsiderateness was evident when he interrupted his teacher during the lesson.

  • They were upset by the inconsiderateness of the neighbors who played loud music late at night.

Synonyms

indifference
vsinconsiderateness
71 4.6

Lack of interest or concern about something

is specifically about not thinking of others' feelings rather than general lack of interest
disregard
vsinconsiderateness
61 4.2

Not paying attention to something on purpose

is usually unintentional lack of thought rather than deliberate ignoring
insensitivity
vsinconsiderateness
16 5.5

A lack of care for other people's feelings or needs

is about not thinking of others rather than inability to sense feelings
thoughtlessness
vsinconsiderateness
2 5.8

A lack of care for other people or the results of your actions

focuses on others' feelings and needs rather than general results
unconcern
vsinconsiderateness
1 6.1

A state of not feeling worried or interested about something

is about not thinking of others' needs rather than simple lack of worry
inconsideration
vsinconsiderateness
1 6.8

Not thinking about other people's feelings or needs

is identical in meaning but differs only in word form
inattentiveness
vsinconsiderateness
1 7.0

Not paying attention that causes mistakes or hurts others

is focused on not thinking of others rather than mere lack of attention
insensitiveness
vsinconsiderateness
7.6

Not noticing or caring about how other people feel

is about not thinking of others rather than emotional unawareness
irregardful attitude
vsinconsiderateness
9.5

Not caring about other people's needs and feelings

is the general quality of not thinking about others rather than an attitude
unthoughtfulness
vsinconsiderateness
7.7

Failure to pay attention before acting or speaking

focuses on not thinking about others' feelings and needs before acting
ungraciousness
vsinconsiderateness
8.1

Being rude and not polite to other people

is about failing to think of others rather than only bad manners
unmindfulness
vsinconsiderateness
8.6

Lack of attention that makes you forget or ignore tasks

focuses on not thinking of others' feelings rather than forgetting duties

Antonyms

58 3.2

Thoughtful care for other people's feelings and needs

How Considerate

selflessness
14 3.9
consideration
58 3.2
inconsiderateness
7.9
rudeness
27 1.8
selfishness
50 3.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

inconsiderateness = inconsiderate (semi-transparent) = in + consider + ate + ness

This is a regular noun formation from the adjective 'inconsiderate' meaning the quality or state of being inconsiderate.

Etymology

The word inconsiderateness is made from the prefix in- meaning 'not' and considerate (from consider) which means 'to think about others' feelings or needs'. So inconsiderateness is the quality of 'not thinking' about other people's needs or feelings.