leichtsinnig
reckless; careless
English translations
- 01
reckless
- 02
thoughtless
- 03
imprudent
Word details
- German meaning
- Unvorsichtig und ohne Berücksichtigung der Konsequenzen.
- English meaning
- Reckless, careless
- Synonym
- unvorsichtig, sorglos
- German example
- Es war leichtsinnig, ohne Helm Fahrrad zu fahren.
- English example
- It was reckless to ride a bike without a helmet.
- Comparative
- leichtsinnigerSuperlative: am leichtsinnigsten
Related words
- Leichtsinnigkeit
Recklessness describes the behavior of a person who acts without enough thought or caution, often with negative consequences.
- waghalsig
Daring, reckless
- unverantwortlich
Irresponsible
- Übermut
Hubris, arrogance
- verantwortungslos
Irresponsible
- sorglos
Carefree
- unvorsichtig
Careless, reckless
- unbedacht
Thoughtless
- tollkühn
Daring, audacious
Example sentences with “leichtsinnig”
Es war leichtsinnig, ohne Karte zu wandern. (It was reckless to hike without a map.)
Frequently asked questions
How does 'leichtsinnig' differ from 'unvorsichtig'?
'Unvorsichtig' means careless; 'leichtsinnig' implies a lack of responsibility or seriousness.