bedachtsam
thoughtful, deliberate, careful in one's approach
adjective be-DAKHT-zam Rare
Usage Note
bedachtsam characterises someone who weighs words and actions carefully before proceeding. It is more active and positive than merely vorsichtig (cautious); it implies intelligent care rather than fear. Bedachtsam vorgehen is a common phrase.
Examples
"Bedachtsam wählte sie ihre Worte, um niemanden zu verletzen."
Natural Translation
She chose her words carefully so as not to hurt anyone.
Literal Translation
Deliberately chose she her words, in-order-to nobody to hurt.
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Related Words
- Abgebrühtheit hardened cynicism, unshockable matter-of-factness
- Achtsamkeit mindfulness, attentiveness, careful awareness
- Ansicht opinion
- Arglosigkeit naivety, guilelessness, unsuspecting nature
- Argwohn suspicion
- Aufbruchsstimmung mood of new beginnings, pioneering spirit
- Aufsässigkeit rebelliousness, insubordination
- Bedächtigkeit deliberateness, careful thoughtfulness
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