inconsideratelyadv.
In an inconsiderate manner; without consideration or deliberation; thoughtlessly, unadvisedly, indiscreetly, rashly.
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the world > action or operation > manner of action > carelessness > [adverb] > carelessly or thoughtlessly
lightlyOE
inconsideratelyc1460
unconsiderately1570
inconsiderablya1646
incogitantly1648
thoughtlessly1706
uncannily1825
facilely1845
uncalculatingly1852
c1460 J. Fortescue Governance of Eng. (1885) xi. 136 Yff suche gyftis, and namely tho wich haue be made inconsideratle, or aboff the merytes off hem that haue thaim, were refourmed.
c1460 J. Fortescue Governance of Eng. (1885) xiv. 143 Giftes..made off the kynges livelod inconsederatly, as not deseruet.
1591 R. Percyvall Bibliotheca Hispanica Dict. at Desatinadamente Rashly, inconsiderately.
1594 T. Bowes tr. P. de la Primaudaye French Acad. II. 307 Such passions did neuer vse any consultation, but performed all things inconsideratly and at aduenture.
1603 P. Holland tr. Plutarch Morals 205 He answereth not..inconsiderately, but with good advice and seriously.
1682 J. Norris tr. Hierocles Golden Verses 13 Now the best way to doe this is not to use Oaths frequently, nor inconsiderately.
1741 S. Richardson Pamela IV. lxiii. 422 Miss L..is of a remarkably soft Temper, tho' not so inconsiderately soft as Miss Cope.
1880 J. Muirhead tr. Gaius Institutes ii. 83 Our statement..is not made inconsiderately.
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