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reckless
[ rek-lis ]
/ ˈrɛk lɪs /
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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.
OTHER WORDS FOR reckless
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Origin of reckless
OTHER WORDS FROM reckless
reck·less·ly, adverbreck·less·ness, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH reckless
feckless, recklessWords nearby reckless
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British Dictionary definitions for reckless
reckless
/ (ˈrɛklɪs) /
adjective
having or showing no regard for danger or consequences; heedless; rasha reckless driver; a reckless attempt
Derived forms of reckless
recklessly, adverbrecklessness, nounWord Origin for reckless
Old English recceleās (see reck, -less); related to Middle Dutch roekeloos, Old High German ruahhalōs
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