reckless
reck·less
adj \ˈre-kləs\Definition of RECKLESS
1
: marked by lack of proper caution : careless of consequences
2
: irresponsible <reckless charges>
— reck·less·ly adverb
— reck·less·ness noun
See Examples of RECKLESS
- He is a wild and reckless young man.
- He showed a reckless disregard for the safety of others.
- He spends money with reckless abandon.
First Known Use of RECKLESS
before 12th century
Related to RECKLESS
Synonyms: daredevil, devil-may-care, foolhardy, harum-scarum, hell-for-leather, irresponsible, kamikaze
Antonyms: responsible
Related Words: adventurous, audacious, bold, daring, venturesome; hasty, headlong, hotheaded, impetuous, precipitate, rash, wild; blithe, carefree, happy-go-lucky, madcap, slaphappy; nonchalant, unconcerned, unworried; careless, freewheeling, heedless, inattentive, incautious, mindless, regardless, unheeding, unmindful; feckless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, unthinking
See Synonym Discussion at adventurous
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