ruthless / inconsiderate
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ruthless / inconsiderate
Acting without regard for the needs, feelings, rights, or safety of other people; selfish and without compassion.
Er drängelte sich rücksichtslos durch die Menge, um als Erster am Ziel zu sein.
He pushed ruthlessly through the crowd to be the first to reach the finish.
The word consists of 'Rücksicht' (consideration) and the ending '-los' (-less), which means 'without.' So 'rücksichtslos' describes behavior that takes place without consideration for others.
Sein rücksichtsloses Parken blockierte die ganze Straße.
His inconsiderate parking blocked the whole street.
The adjective is derived from the phrase 'Rücksicht nehmen auf' (+ accusative), meaning to show consideration for. 'Rücksichtslos' describes behavior in which you precisely do not show consideration for others.
Ein guter Fahrer nimmt immer Rücksicht auf andere Verkehrsteilnehmer.
A good driver always shows consideration for other road users.
'Rücksichtslos' is very often used as an adverb to describe a verb. It then usually comes after the verb and describes the manner of an action.
Er überholte rücksichtslos auf der rechten Spur.
He overtook ruthlessly in the right lane.
As an adverb, 'rücksichtslos' often describes negative actions. Typical verbs are 'handeln' (to act), 'fahren' (to drive), 'parken' (to park), 'sich verhalten' (to behave), or 'vorgehen' (to proceed/take action).
Die Firma ging rücksichtslos gegen die Konkurrenz vor.
The company acted ruthlessly against the competition.
disrespectful
Respektlos and rücksichtslos describe behavior that disregards other people. Respektlos emphasizes a lack of regard for a person's dignity or authority. Rücksichtslos is appropriate when someone disregards other people's needs, feelings, or safety.
Tom verhielt sich rücksichtslos und spielte nachts laut Musik, obwohl seine Nachbarin schlafen wollte.
Tom behaved inconsiderately and played loud music at night even though his neighbor wanted to sleep.
Tom behandelte seine Nachbarin respektlos und verspottete sie vor den anderen.
Tom treated his neighbor disrespectfully and mocked her in front of the others.
