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.

Origin of reckless

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

OTHER WORDS FROM reckless

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

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH reckless

feckless reckless

Words nearby reckless

recitation, recitative, recitativo, recite, reck, reckless, recklinghausen, recklinghausen's disease, recklinghausen's disease of bone, recklinghausen's tumor, reckon

Words related to recklessness

disregard, desperation, abandon, temerity, foolhardiness

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British Dictionary definitions for recklessness

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, noun

Word Origin for reckless

Old English recceleās (see reck, -less); related to Middle Dutch roekeloos, Old High German ruahhalōs