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unachtsam — meaning in English

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English meaning

careless adjective Not paying enough attention, so that mistakes or accidents happen.
heedless adj Not noticing or thinking about something, and so acting carelessly.
unwary adj Not careful, because of being innocent or inexperienced.

Senses

unachtsam is used for these senses in English:

careless Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes. [from 16thc.]
heedless Unaware; without noticing; careless; inattentive.
unwary Lacking caution as a result of naïveté or inexperience

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

nachlässig fahrlässig leichtfertig säumig leichtsinnig achtlos nicht beachtend rücksichtslos unaufmerksam unbedarft unvorsichtig