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reckless

[ rek-lis ]

adjective

  1. utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of ):

    to be reckless of danger.

    Synonyms: imprudent, negligent, incautious, heedless, rash

    Antonyms: careful

  2. characterized by or proceeding from such carelessness:

    reckless extravagance.



reckless

/ ˈrɛklɪs /

adjective

  1. having or showing no regard for danger or consequences; heedless; rash

    a reckless attempt

    a reckless driver

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈrecklessness, noun
  • ˈrecklessly, adverb
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Other Words From

  • reck·less·ly adverb
  • reck·less·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of reckless1

First recorded before 900; Middle English rekles, Old English reccelēas “careless” (cognate with German ruchlos ); reck, -less
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Word History and Origins

Origin of reckless1

Old English recceleās (see reck , -less ); related to Middle Dutch roekeloos , Old High German ruahhalōs
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Example Sentences

He told jurors that the conditions the defendants were living in were "utterly reckless" and dangerous.

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A young baby girl would still be alive today if it were not for the "reckless and ultimately grossly negligent conduct" of her parents, a jury has heard.

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But he was also deeply controversial - and, by his own admission, an "aggressive and reckless man", routinely accused of promoting vulgarity, debauchery and violence through his music.

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Dubois was stung with a straight right in the ninth and looked reckless in the final round as both fighters let their hands fly for a highly entertaining two minutes.

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"Today, we are exposing the Chinese government agents directing and fostering indiscriminate and reckless attacks against computers and networks worldwide," said Sue J Bai, who heads the DOJ's National Security Division.

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