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- [rek-lis]
- /ˈrɛk lɪs/
- /ˈrek.ləs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rek-lis]
- /ˈrɛk lɪs/
Definitions of reckless word
- adjective reckless utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of): to be reckless of danger. 1
- adjective reckless characterized by or proceeding from such carelessness: reckless extravagance. 1
- adjective reckless If you say that someone is reckless, you mean that they act in a way which shows that they do not care about danger or the effect their behaviour will have on other people. 0
- adjective reckless having or showing no regard for danger or consequences; heedless; rash 0
- adjective reckless careless; heedless 0
- adjective reckless not regarding consequences; headlong and irresponsible; rash 0
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Origin of reckless
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English rekles, Old English reccelēas careless (cognate with German ruchlos); see reck, -less
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Parts of speech for Reckless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reckless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
reckless usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reckless
adj reckless
- adventurous — Someone who is adventurous is willing to take risks and to try new methods. Something that is adventurous involves new things or ideas.
- all over the map — changeable
- anti-social — Someone who is anti-social is unwilling to meet and be friendly with other people.
- asleep at the switch — a slender, flexible shoot, rod, etc., used especially in whipping or disciplining.
- asocial — avoiding contact; not gregarious
adjective reckless
- abandoned — An abandoned place or building is no longer used or occupied.
- agitable — easily agitated or moved
- alarmable — able or prone to be alarmed or disturbed
- anarchic — If you describe someone or something as anarchic, you disapprove of them because they do not recognize or obey any rules or laws.
- anarchical — of, like, or tending to anarchy.
Antonyms for reckless
adj reckless
- all ears — If someone says that they are all ears, they mean that they are ready and eager to listen.
- all there — having his or her wits about him or her; of normal intelligence
- canny — A canny person is clever and able to think quickly. You can also describe a person's behaviour as canny.
- cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
- clear-sighted — If you describe someone as clear-sighted, you admire them because they are able to understand situations well and to make sensible judgments and decisions about them.
adjective reckless
- cagey — If you say that someone is being cagey about something, you mean that you think they are deliberately not giving you much information or expressing an opinion about it.
- chary — If you are chary of doing something, you are fairly cautious about doing it.
- coolheaded — not easily flustered; calm
- judicious — using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic: judicious use of one's money.
- noncommittal — not committing oneself, or not involving committal, to a particular view, course, or the like: The senator gave us a noncommittal answer.
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