Definitions
- Describing someone who is thoughtless or lacks consideration. - Referring to a person who acts without thinking or considering the consequences. - Talking about a situation where someone is unaware of the impact of their actions on others.
- Describing someone who lacks concern for others' feelings or needs. - Referring to a person who acts without regard for the impact on others. - Talking about a situation where someone is not thoughtful or considerate towards others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe behavior that lacks consideration for others.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person or their actions.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words imply a lack of empathy or thoughtfulness.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Inconsiderate is more commonly used than incogitant in everyday language.
- 2Formality: Incogitant is a more formal word than inconsiderate.
- 3Connotation: Incogitant emphasizes a lack of thought or consideration, while inconsiderate implies a lack of concern or regard for others.
- 4Scope: Inconsiderate can be used in a wider range of contexts than incogitant, which is more specific to thoughtlessness.
Remember this!
Incogitant and inconsiderate are synonyms that describe behavior that lacks consideration for others. However, incogitant is a less common and more formal word that emphasizes a lack of thought or consideration, while inconsiderate is more widely used and implies a lack of concern or regard for others.
