gedankenlos
Translation
thoughtless, careless, inconsiderate, unthinking
Examples
Eine gedankenlose Bemerkung kann sehr verletzen.
A thoughtless remark can be very hurtful.
Er fuhr gedankenlos über die rote Ampel.
He thoughtlessly drove through the red light.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) + noun used before a noun a thoughtless remark
((as an adverb)) used to modify a verb He acted thoughtlessly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unüberlegt (unconsidered), achtlos (careless); Antonyms: nachdenklich (thoughtful), rücksichtsvoll (considerate)
Etymology
From 'Gedanke' (thought) + '-los' (without). Literally 'thought-less'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone whose thoughts ('Gedanken') are lost ('los'), causing them to act without consideration.