recklessness

ˈrɛkləsnəs
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Translation of recklessness into German

Noun

risk-taking

state of taking unnecessary risks without thinking
Unbesonnenheit Leichtsinn mLeichtsinnigkeit f
  • His recklessness got him into trouble again.Seine Unbesonnenheit brachte ihn wieder in Schwierigkeiten.
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Synonyms and analogies of recklessness in English

n.heedlessnessrashnessMore synonyms

Examples of recklessness in a sentence

  • Recklessness behind the wheel can be deadly.

Translations of "recklessness" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieRücksichtslosigkeitnf.

After the accident, the coach read him for filth about his recklessness.

Nach dem Unfall hat der Trainer ihn wegen seiner Rücksichtslosigkeit richtig fertiggemacht.

derLeichtsinnnm.

The only thing that can undo you now is your own recklessness.

Das Einzige, was dich aufhalten kann, ist dein eigener Leichtsinn.

dieFahrlässigkeitnf.

The incident was caused by the recklessness of both parties.

Beide Parteien haben durch Fahrlässigkeit den Unfall verursacht.

dieSorglosigkeitnf.

This love of risk-taking has little to do with recklessness.

Mit Sorglosigkeit hat diese Risikofreude allerdings wenig zu tun.

dieLeichtfertigkeitnf.

Gwen relied upon your reputation for recklessness.

Gwen verließ sich auf Ihren Ruf der Leichtfertigkeit.

dieLeichtsinnigkeitnf.

Today, computer programmes permit a certain recklessness, digression or irritating singularity.

Computerprogramme hingegen erlauben manche Leichtsinnigkeit, manchen Schlenker oder irritierenden Querschuss.

dieUnbekümmertheitnf.

The vandalised statue stood in the park, a grim reminder of the community's recklessness.

Die beschädigte Statue stand im Park, ein düsteres Zeichen für die Unbekümmertheit der Gemeinschaft.

Waghalsigkeitn.

Bohannon only thrives on narrow escapes from his own recklessness.

Bohannon lebt nur auf, wenn er ständig knapp der eigenen Waghalsigkeit entkommt.

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Other translations for recklessness:

  • Unbesonnenheitn.
  • Gewagtheitnf.

recklessness: Examples and translations in context

Rebecca's recklessness during the winter storm left her stranded on the highway.

Rebeccas Rücksichtslosigkeit während des Wintersturms ließ sie auf der Autobahn stranden.

Their recklessness during the experiment shocked even the most seasoned scientists present.

Ihre Rücksichtslosigkeit während des Experiments schockierte sogar die erfahrensten anwesenden Wissenschaftler.

Some might equate boldness with recklessness, missing the value of courage.

Einige könnten Kühnheit mit Rücksichtslosigkeit verwechseln und den Wert des Mutes verkennen.

The team's recklessness in their strategy resulted in a quick defeat against their opponents.

Die Rücksichtslosigkeit des Teams in ihrer Strategie führte zu einer schnellen Niederlage gegen ihre Gegner.

Investors questioned their recklessness after witnessing their unexpected financial losses.

Investoren hinterfragten ihre Rücksichtslosigkeit, nachdem sie ihre unerwarteten finanziellen Verluste miterlebt hatten.

Driven by recklessness, he jumped into the icy water without considering the dangers.

Getrieben von Rücksichtslosigkeit sprang er in das eisige Wasser, ohne die Gefahren zu bedenken.

In court, the jury deliberated over the defendant's recklessness and its devastating effects.

Vor Gericht beriet die Jury über die Rücksichtslosigkeit des Angeklagten und deren verheerende Auswirkungen.

Irresponsible gambling and recklessness provoked the outbreak of the financial crisis.

Verantwortungslose Zockerei und Rücksichtslosigkeit haben den Ausbruch der Finanzkrise provoziert.

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