rücksichtslos
Translation
inconsiderate, reckless, ruthless
Examples
Er ist ein rücksichtsloser Fahrer.
He is a reckless driver.
Sie handelte rücksichtslos.
She acted ruthlessly.
Sein rücksichtsloses Verhalten ärgert alle.
His inconsiderate behaviour annoys everyone.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) reckless, inconsiderate He is a reckless driver.
((as an adverb)) recklessly, inconsiderately She acted ruthlessly.
Similar Words
gedankenlos (thoughtless); Antonyms: rücksichtsvoll (considerate)
Etymology
From 'Rücksicht' (consideration, regard) + the suffix '-los' (-less). It literally means 'consideration-less'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Rück' (back) + 'sicht' (sight) + 'los' (less). Someone who is 'sight-less' about looking 'back' at the consequences of their actions.