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Without making a comment, giving an explanation, or adding a remark. Something happens or is accepted without being verbally or in writing put into context.
Er legte den Brief kommentarlos auf den Tisch und verließ den Raum.
He placed the letter on the table without comment and left the room.
The word is a compound of the noun 'Kommentar' (comment) and the ending '-los' (without). 'Kommentarlos' therefore literally means 'without comment'.
Sie nahm die Kritik kommentarlos zur Kenntnis.
She took note of the criticism without comment.
As an adverb, 'kommentarlos' (without comment) describes how an action is carried out and usually stands close to the verb. It can also stand in position 1 to emphasize the manner; then the verb follows in position 2.
Der Politiker verließ die Pressekonferenz kommentarlos.
The politician left the press conference without comment.
'Kommentarlos' (without comment) is often used with verbs where you would actually expect a reaction or explanation. Typical examples are: 'etwas kommentarlos hinnehmen' (to accept something without comment), 'einen Ort kommentarlos verlassen' (to leave a place without comment), or 'etwas kommentarlos annehmen' (to accept something without comment).
Er hat die Entscheidung seines Chefs kommentarlos hingenommen.
He accepted his boss's decision without comment.
tacit
Stillschweigend and kommentarlos can both describe the absence of a reaction. Kommentarlos only emphasizes that no comment or explanation is given, whereas stillschweigend often suggests unspoken agreement or acceptance. If something is simply left without comment, kommentarlos is the right choice; if it is accepted without objection, use stillschweigend.
Die Sprecherin veröffentlichte die Entscheidung kommentarlos.
The spokesperson announced the decision without comment.
Die Mitarbeiter nahmen die neue Regel stillschweigend hin.
The employees tacitly accepted the new rule.
