achtlos

Based on: -los, achten
Adverb
1.

carelessly, without thought

(The focus is toward being ignorant and not caring. )
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Examples
  • Viele Menschen werfen ihre Masken einfach achtlos in die Natur.
  • Many people throw their masks thoughtlessly, carelessly into nature.
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Word of the Day – “achten”

A fun look at the various German words with "acht" (acht, Achtung, verachten,...) and what the number has to do with attention, respect and the observer effect.

Vocab: acht, achtzig, achtel, achten, beachten, beobachten, verachten, achtlos, Achtsamkeit

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How many meanings does the German word 'achtlos' have?

achtlos has 1 distinct meaning: 1. carelessly, without thought.

What is 'achtlos' related to?

The word 'achtlos' is related to -los and achten.

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Word of the Day – “achten”
A fun look at the various German words with "acht" (acht, Achtung, verachten,...) and what the number has to do with attention, respect and the observer effect.
Vocab: acht, achtzig, achtel, achten, beachten, beobachten, verachten, achtlos, Achtsamkeit
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