anstandslos

German

Etymology

From Anstand (objection; decency) +‎ -s- +‎ -los (-less). The sense “objection” is chiefly obsolete except in the dated expression Anstand nehmen an (to object to). Still common is the derivative verb beanstanden.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈanʃtantsˌloːs/
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  • Hyphenation: an‧stands‧los

Adjective

anstandslos (strong nominative masculine singular anstandsloser, comparative anstandsloser, superlative am anstandslosesten)

  1. (not comparable, often adverbial) willing, ready, prompt, without objection or undue delay
    Synonyms: bereitwillig, widerspruchslos, ohne Weiteres
    etwas anstandslos akzeptierento accept something readily
    Wir garantieren anstandslose Rücknahme reklamierter Waren.
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  2. (Switzerland) insolent, without decency (This entry needs quotations to illustrate usage. If you come across any interesting, durably archived quotes then please add them!)
    Synonym: unverschämt

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