reckless / foolhardy
waghalsig – waghalsiger – am waghalsigsten
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reckless / foolhardy
Very dangerous and involving a high level of risk; willing to take great risks.
Mit einem waghalsigen Sprung über die tiefe Schlucht brachte er sich in Lebensgefahr.
With a reckless leap across the deep gorge, he put his life in danger.
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| comparative | waghalsiger |
| superlative | am waghalsigsten |
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'Waghalsig' (reckless / foolhardy) is often used with nouns for risky actions or movements, such as 'Sprung' (leap), 'Manöver' (maneuver), 'Stunt' (stunt), and 'Aktion' (action).
Der Fahrer zeigte bei der Rallye ein waghalsiges Manöver.
The driver made a reckless maneuver during the rally.
'Waghalsig' (reckless / foolhardy) does not merely describe danger; it also evaluates the behavior as especially daring and possibly unreasonable. For this reason, the word is often used in reports or narratives with a dramatic tone.
Die Bergsteigerin wurde für ihren waghalsigen Aufstieg kritisiert.
The mountaineer was criticized for her reckless ascent.
'Waghalsig' (reckless / foolhardy) can describe either an action or the person carrying it out. When used for a person, it describes a tendency to take great risks; when used for an action, it emphasizes the specific risk involved.
Der waghalsige Kletterer stieg ohne zusätzliche Sicherung weiter.
The reckless climber continued climbing without additional safety equipment.
