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- [rek-lis]
- /ˈrɛk lɪs/
- /ˈrek.ləs/
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- [rek-lis]
- /ˈrɛk lɪs/
Definitions of recklessly word
- adjective recklessly utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of): to be reckless of danger. 1
- adjective recklessly characterized by or proceeding from such carelessness: reckless extravagance. 1
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Origin of recklessly
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 Recklessly
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adjective
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recklessly 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for recklessly
adj recklessly
- absurdly — utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false: an absurd explanation.
- deliriously — Pathology. affected with or characteristic of delirium.
- dementedly — crazy; insane; mad.
- devotedly — zealous or ardent in attachment, loyalty, or affection: a devoted friend.
- distractedly — having the attention diverted: She tossed several rocks to the far left and slipped past the distracted sentry.
adv recklessly
- agilely — quick and well-coordinated in movement; lithe: an agile leap.
- alarmingly — causing alarm or fear: an alarming case of pneumonia; an alarming lack of respect.
- anywise — in any way or manner; at all
- at random — If you choose people or things at random, you do not use any particular method, so they all have an equal chance of being chosen.
- blindly — If you say that someone does something blindly, you mean that they do it without having enough information, or without thinking about it.
adverb recklessly
- daringly — In a daring manner; boldly; courageously; fearlessly; impudently.
- dauntlessly — In a dauntless manner.
- dissolutely — In a dissolute manner.
- expeditiously — In an expeditious manner.
- extravagantly — With lavish expenditure or behaviour.
adjective recklessly
- frenziedly — In a frenzied manner.
- nonsensically — (of words or language) having little or no meaning; making little or no sense: A baby's babbling is appealingly nonsensical.
- rabidly — irrationally extreme in opinion or practice: a rabid isolationist; a rabid baseball fan.
Antonyms for recklessly
adverb recklessly
- cagily — cautious, wary, or shrewd: a cagey reply to the probing question.
- cautiously — showing, using, or characterized by caution: a cautious man; To be cautious is often to show wisdom.
Top questions with recklessly
- what is the meaning of recklessly?
- why throw away your life so recklessly?
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