reckless

[ rek-lis ]
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adjective
  1. utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of): to be reckless of danger.

  2. characterized by or proceeding from such carelessness: reckless extravagance.

Origin of reckless

1
First recorded before 900; Middle English rekles, Old English reccelēas “careless” (cognate with German ruchlos ); see reck, -less

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Opposites for reckless

Other words from reckless

  • reck·less·ly, adverb
  • reck·less·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for reckless

reckless

/ (ˈrɛklɪs) /


adjective
  1. having or showing no regard for danger or consequences; heedless; rash: a reckless driver; a reckless attempt

Origin of reckless

1
Old 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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