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reckless

/ɹˈɛklʌs/adjective2 syllables

Reckless means: marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences.

Synonyms for reckless6

adjective, as in marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

foolhardy, heady, rash, bold

adjective, as in characterized by careless unconcern

heedless, careless

What does reckless mean?2

adjective

1

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences“foolhardy enough to try to seize the gun from the hijacker”

2

characterized by careless unconcern“the heedless generosity and the spasmodic extravagance of persons used to large fortunes”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with reckless?1

two syllables

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Reckless in a sentence

  • If you swear reckless oaths, lightning will strike you.jan_OkulaJu
  • The knight is not so much brave as reckless.shekitten
  • The reckless girl climbed the tree regardless of danger.unknown
  • The police ascribed the automobile accident to reckless driving.unknown
  • He had his license taken away because of reckless driving.CK
  • I cannot in good conscience approve of such reckless measures.Ooneykcall
  • We tried to restrain him from his reckless action.unknown
  • A quick flick through the data shows that there was reckless spending.LK

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