sorglos

carelessly, without worry

adverb ZORG-lohs Rare

Also means

blithely, unconcernedly

Usage Note

Sorglos used adverbially describes acting without concern for consequences or without taking sufficient care. Sorglos damit umgehen can be neutral (carefree) or critical (careless). Context determines whether it is endearing or reproachful.

Examples

"Er ging sorglos durch die Welt, ohne sich über die Zukunft zu sorgen."

Natural Translation

He moved through the world carelessly, without worrying about the future.

Literal Translation

He went carelessly through the world, without himself over the future to-worry.

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