Inconsiderate and Thoughtful

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Inconsiderate adjective - Showing a lack of manners or consideration for others.

Usage example: she was inconsiderate by nature, never bothering to hold the door for the next person

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Thoughtful is an antonym for inconsiderate in topics: selfish, insensitive to others.

Nearby Word: inconsiderable

Thoughtful adjective - Given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others.

Usage example: a thoughtful manager who understands that people's families should be more important than their jobs

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Inconsiderate is an antonym for thoughtful in topics: contemplative, caring.

Foil: Mr Pringle in the adaptation is meant to contrast Mr Hoppy in every way; while both men are somewhat round, Pringle is tall to Hoppy's short, bombastic instead of shy, and most importantly self-absorbed and inconsiderate compared to Mr Hoppy's more thoughtful and compassionate nature.

Source: Literature / Esio Trot

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