reckless (ˈrekləs)

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🔊 ˈrekləs

Meaning

Meaning: acting without thinking of danger

Showing a careless lack of concern about risks.

Examples

🗣 His reckless driving caused an accident.

Etymology

From Old English ‘receleas’ meaning ‘careless, heedless’.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes risky behaviour without regard for consequences.

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Tags: character, negative

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