Adjective
leichtsinnig
Pronunciation: [ˈlaɪ̯çtˌzɪnɪç]
reckless; careless about risks or consequences
B2
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Meanings
Adjective
- reckless; careless about risks or consequences
- having few moral scruples (secondary sense, often disapproving)
Example sentence
Es war leichtsinnig, ohne Licht durch den Tunnel zu radeln.
It was reckless to cycle through the tunnel without a light.
Word forms
leichtsinnigleichtsinnigeram leichtsinnigsten
Usage
- leichtsinnig sein / handeln — Be reckless or act carelessly about risks and consequences.
- leichtsinnig / leichtgläubig — Reckless versus gullible: careless risk-taking is different from believing others too readily.
Er ging leichtsinnig mit seinem Passwort um.
He was careless with his password.