anlasslos
unmotivated · without cause · unprovoked
The German word "anlasslos" is an adjective that means "without reason" or "unjustified". It is composed of the prefix "anlass" (reason or occasion) and the suffix "-los," which means "without." "Anlasslos" is often used to describe actions or decisions that occur without a specific cause or impetus. Similar words in German include "grundlos" (groundless) and "sin-los" (senseless). The key difference is that "grundlos" implies lacking a foundation, while "anlasslos" more specifically refers to the absence of occasion or trigger for an action.
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Examples
Sein Verhalten war völlig anlasslos.adjective
His behavior was completely unmotivated.
Sie fühlte sich plötzlich anlasslos traurig.adjective
She suddenly felt sad without cause.
Die Reaktion war anlasslos und überraschend.adjective
The reaction was unprovoked and surprising.
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