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reckless

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈrɛkləs/

reckless means: Acting without thinking or caring about danger or the harm you might cause.

adjective

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Acting without thinking or caring about danger or the harm you might cause.

  • That was a reckless decision.
  • His reckless driving put everyone in danger.
  • Do not be reckless with other people’s money.

Similar words: careless, rash, foolhardy

Opposites: careful, cautious

Common phrases: reckless driving, reckless behaviour, reckless decision, reckless spending

Questions about reckless

What does reckless mean?

Acting without thinking or caring about danger or the harm you might cause.

What is reckless in other languages?

Türkçe: pervasız · Español: imprudente · Français: imprudent · Deutsch: leichtsinnig · Italiano: spericolato · 日本語: 無謀な

How do you pronounce reckless?

It is pronounced /ˈrɛkləs/.

How do you use reckless in a sentence?

That was a reckless decision. His reckless driving put everyone in danger.

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