Swedish adjective
hänsynslös
inconsiderate, ruthless
Meaning
inconsiderate, ruthless
Forms
| Basic form | hänsynslös | with en-words |
|---|---|---|
| Neuter | hänsynslöst | with ett-words |
| Plural and definite | hänsynslösa | plural nouns, and after den / det / de |
| Comparative | hänsynslösare | “-er”, “more …” |
| Superlative | hänsynslösast | “-est”, “most …” |
Practise hänsynslös
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Questions
What does hänsynslös mean in English?
hänsynslös means “inconsiderate, ruthless”.
Origin
From hänsyn (“consideration, respect, regard”) + -s- + -lös (“-less”).
Nearby common words
hänsynslös is number 6,153 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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