achtlos

carelessly, heedlessly

adverb AKHT-lohs Rare

Also means

without paying attention

Usage Note

achtlos describes acting without noticing or caring about consequences: achtlos weggehen, achtlos vorbeilaufen. It is mildly critical and contrasts with achtsam (mindful).

Examples

"Er warf den Becher achtlos in den Straßengraben."

Natural Translation

He carelessly tossed the cup into the roadside ditch.

Literal Translation

He threw the cup heedlessly into the road-ditch.

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