rücksichtslos
reckless
adjective RUEK-zikhts-lohs Less Common
Origin: from Rücksicht (consideration) + -los (without)
Also means
inconsiderate
Usage Note
rücksichtslos describes acting without regard for others, whether selfish or dangerous: rücksichtsloses Fahren (reckless driving). It is firmly negative. Its positive counterpart is rücksichtsvoll (considerate). The noun is Rücksichtslosigkeit.
Examples
"Er drängte sich rücksichtslos durch die Menge."
Natural Translation
He pushed his way ruthlessly through the crowd.
Literal Translation
He pushed himself ruthless through the crowd.
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