English–German

“inconsiderate” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁʏkzɪçt͡sloːs/

Example

Das war die rücksichtsloseste Bemerkung des Abends.

That was the most inconsiderate remark of the evening.

Illustration for rücksichtslos (inconsiderate)

How to say “inconsiderate” in German

“Inconsiderate” in German is rücksichtslos.

A person pushes through a crowded room, treating everyone in the way as irrelevant.

Full entry for rücksichtslos: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with rücksichtslos

Ein rücksichtsloser Fahrer schnitt knapp vor dem Fahrradfahrer ein.

An inconsiderate driver cut in just in front of the cyclist.

Tips for using rücksichtslos

  • English reckless often focuses on danger or risk, while German rücksichtslos primarily focuses on disregard for other people, so the words are not always interchangeable.

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