unhesitating / safe
bedenkenlos – bedenkenloser – am bedenkenlosesten
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unhesitating
Without hesitating, without doubts, or without thinking about possible negative consequences. It can mean both carefree and trusting as well as reckless.
Er folgte dem Rat seines Freundes bedenkenlos.
He followed his friend’s advice unhesitatingly.
safe
Safe and harmless, so that something can be used or consumed without worry.
Dieses Lebensmittel ist als bedenkenlos eingestuft und für den Verzehr geeignet.
This food has been classified as safe and is suitable for consumption.
| basic form | bedenkenlos |
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| comparative | bedenkenloser |
| superlative | am bedenkenlosesten |
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
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| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to bedenkenlos.
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to bedenkenlos.
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to bedenkenlos.
The word is made up of 'Bedenken' (doubts, concerns) and the ending '-los' (without). 'Bedenkenlos' therefore literally means 'without concerns' or 'without worries'.
Du kannst diesem Experten bedenkenlos vertrauen.
You can trust this expert without hesitation.
The meaning depends strongly on the context. If the word refers to a person’s action, it often means 'without hesitation' or 'recklessly'. If it refers to a thing (e.g. a food), it means 'harmless' or 'safe'.
Er hat das Geld bedenkenlos ausgegeben.
He spent the money without hesitation.
'Bedenkenlos' is very often used as an adverb to describe a verb. It answers the question 'How?' and describes the manner of an action.
Ich kann Ihnen dieses Buch bedenkenlos empfehlen.
I can recommend this book to you without hesitation.
In the meaning of 'safe' or 'harmless', the word is often used in formal contexts. Typical verbs are 'verwenden' (to use), 'genießen' (to enjoy/consume), or 'konsumieren' (to consume).
Das Wasser aus diesem Brunnen kann man bedenkenlos trinken.
You can safely drink the water from this well.
safe / harmless
Unbedenklich evaluates something itself as harmless and safe. Bedenkenlos focuses more on someone doing something without doubt or worry, and can also suggest carelessness. Use unbedenklich for the product or procedure, and bedenkenlos for the person's action.
Nach der Erklärung benutzte sie die Creme bedenkenlos jeden Morgen.
After the explanation, she used the cream every morning without hesitation.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass diese Creme für die Haut unbedenklich ist.
The doctor explained that this cream is safe for the skin.
