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