reckless
[ rek-lis ]
adjective
utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of): to be reckless of danger.
characterized by or proceeding from such carelessness: reckless extravagance.
Origin of reckless
1Other words for reckless
Opposites for reckless
Other words from reckless
- reck·less·ly, adverb
- reck·less·ness, noun
Words that may be confused with reckless
- feckless, reckless
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British Dictionary definitions for reckless
reckless
/ (ˈrɛklɪs) /
adjective
having or showing no regard for danger or consequences; heedless; rash: a reckless driver; a reckless attempt
Origin of reckless
1Old English recceleās (see reck, -less); related to Middle Dutch roekeloos, Old High German ruahhalōs
Derived forms of reckless
- recklessly, adverb
- recklessness, noun
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