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INCONSIDERATELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does inconsiderately mean?
• INCONSIDERATELY (adverb)
The adverb INCONSIDERATELY has 1 sense:
1. without consideration; in an inconsiderate manner
Familiarity information: INCONSIDERATELY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Without consideration; in an inconsiderate manner
Context example:
inconsiderately, he asked to be invited for dinner
Antonym:
considerately (in a considerate manner)
Pertainym:
inconsiderate (lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others)
Context examples
Marianne spoke inconsiderately what she really felt—but when she saw how much she had pained Edward, her own vexation at her want of thought could not be surpassed by his.
(Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen)
He has been opening the doors very often this evening, and keeping them open very inconsiderately.
(Emma, by Jane Austen)
Poor Janet has been sadly taken in, and yet there was nothing improper on her side: she did not run into the match inconsiderately; there was no want of foresight.
(Mansfield Park, by Jane Austen)
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