nachlässig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- careless adjective Not paying enough attention, so that mistakes or accidents happen.
- cavalier adj Careless or dismissive about something that actually matters; offhand to the point of recklessness.
- neglectful adj Tending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention; forgetful.
- negligently adv In a negligent manner: carelessly or inattentively.
- offhand adj Said or done without preparation or careful thought.
- perfunctory adj Done only or merely to conform to a minimal standard or to fulfill a protocol or presumptive duty.
- remiss adj Careless or negligent about a duty or responsibility.
- scatterbrained adj Having the qualities of a scatterbrain: absent-minded, forgetful, easily distracted.
- slovenly adj Having an untidy appearance; unkempt.
Senses
nachlässig is used for these senses in English:
- careless Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes. [from 16thc.]
- cavalier Lacking the proper care or concern for something important, reckless, rash, high-handed.
- devil-may-care Carefree, reckless, irresponsible.
- neglectful Tending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention; forgetful.
- negligently In a negligent manner: carelessly or inattentively.
- offhand Careless; without sufficient thought or consideration.
- perfunctory Performed in a careless or indifferent manner as a thing of rote.
- remiss Not energetic or exact in duty or business; careless; tardy; slack; hence, lacking earnestness or activity; languid; slow.
cavalier — full definition
- adj Careless or dismissive about something that actually matters; offhand to the point of recklessness.
- noun Historically, a mounted soldier or knight, and later a supporter of King Charles I during the English Civil War.