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The meaning of RECKLESS is marked by lack of proper caution : careless of consequences. How to use reckless in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Reckless.
adjective. us / ˈrek·ləs / Add to word list. showing a lack of care about risks or danger, and acting without thinking about the results of your actions: These punks have a reckless disregard for the law. He pleaded innocent to reckless driving charges. recklessly. adverb us / ˈrek·ləs·li / She spends her money recklessly. recklessness.
Synonyms for RECKLESS: daring, daredevil, irresponsible, adventurous, careless, foolhardy, bold, nonchalant; Antonyms of RECKLESS: responsible, cautious, careful, circumspect, timid, heedful, overcautious, overcareful.
adjective. utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of ): to be reckless of danger. Synonyms: imprudent, negligent, incautious, heedless, rash. Antonyms: careful. characterized by or proceeding from such carelessness: reckless extravagance. / ˈrɛklɪs / adjective.
If you are reckless, you don't think or care about the consequences of your words or actions, like a reckless driver who speeds while texting, knitting, and eating a sandwich. The word reckless comes from the Old English word receleas, meaning "careless, thoughtless, heedless."
showing a lack of care about risks or danger, and acting without thinking about the results of your actions: These punks have a reckless disregard for the law. He pleaded innocent to reckless driving charges. recklessly. adverb us / ˈrek·ləs·li / She spends her money recklessly. recklessness. noun [ U ] us / ˈrek·ləs·nəs /
adj. 1. utterly unconcerned about consequences; rash; careless (sometimes fol. by of ): reckless drivers; to be reckless of danger. 2. characterized by or proceeding from such carelessness: reckless extravagance. [before 900; Middle English rekles, Old English reccelēas, c. German ruchlos] reck′less•ly, adv. reck′less•ness, n.
