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Reckless: meaning, definitions and examples

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reckless

 

[ ˈrɛkləs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

lacking proper caution : careless of consequences

Synonyms

careless, foolhardy, heedless, impulsive, rash

Examples of usage

  • He's a reckless driver.
  • She was reckless with her spending.
  • The reckless behavior led to serious consequences.
  • The company suffered due to reckless decision-making.
  • The reckless actions of the politician caused uproar among the public.
Context #2 | Adjective

attitude

showing a lack of concern for the consequences of an action

Synonyms

carefree, heedless, indifferent, thoughtless, unconcerned

Examples of usage

  • He has a reckless disregard for authority.
  • The reckless attitude towards safety regulations led to accidents.
  • Her reckless behavior alienated her friends.
  • The reckless abandon with which he approached life was both admirable and dangerous.
  • The company's reckless pursuit of profit over ethics tarnished its reputation.

Translations

Translations of the word "reckless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imprudente

🇮🇳 लापरवाह

🇩🇪 rücksichtslos

🇮🇩 ceroboh

🇺🇦 безрозсудний

🇵🇱 lekkomyślny

🇯🇵 無謀な (むぼうな)

🇫🇷 imprudent

🇪🇸 imprudente

🇹🇷 düşüncesiz

🇰🇷 무모한

🇸🇦 متهور

🇨🇿 lehkomyslný

🇸🇰 bezohľadný

🇨🇳 鲁莽的 (lǔmǎng de)

🇸🇮 nepremišljen

🇮🇸 óvarkár

🇰🇿 ойланбайтын

🇬🇪 უყურადღებო

🇦🇿 ehtiyatsız

🇲🇽 imprudente

Etymology

The word 'reckless' originated from the Middle English word 'reckeles', which meant 'careless, thoughtless'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The term evolved from the Old English word 'receleas', which had a similar meaning. Over time, 'reckless' has come to be associated with behavior or actions that are done without proper consideration for the consequences. The word has been used in various literary works and is commonly used in everyday language to describe someone who acts in a careless or impulsive manner.

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