inconsideration

inconsideration — noun

1. behaviour that shows you do not care about other people's needs, feelings, or th

1.名詞B2
釋義

behaviour that shows you do not care about other people's needs, feelings, or the effect your actions have on them

例句

Roya was hurt by her roommate's inconsideration when he played loud music all night.

possessive + inconsideration + when-clause for situation

The manager's inconsideration of staff holiday requests caused many workers to quit.

inconsideration of [noun phrase]

同義詞
  • thoughtlessness

    the most direct near-synonym; slightly less formal and broader in scope

  • selfishness

    stronger connotation of putting one's own wants above others' needs

  • tactlessness

    focuses on saying or doing things that embarrass or offend, often unintentionally

  • rudeness

    covers a wider range of impolite behaviour, not only disregard for others' feelings

反義詞
  • consideration

    the direct opposite quality; thinking of others' needs and feelings

  • thoughtfulness

    active attention to what might please or help others

文法句型

possessive + inconsideration

inconsideration of [someone/something]

用法筆記

Frequently used in possessive constructions (someone's inconsideration) or followed by of to specify who or what is disregarded. More common in written or formal contexts than in everyday conversation.

常見錯誤

❌His inconsideration of the budget was a serious problem.
✅His failure to consider the budget was a serious problem.
💡'inconsideration' refers to thoughtlessness toward people, not to neglecting abstract matters like budgets or plans.
❌She showed inconsideration by arriving early.
✅She showed inconsideration by arriving late without telling anyone.
💡'inconsideration' implies causing trouble or upset to others, not merely failing to act in a particular way.