reckless

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reckless

A reckless driver speeds through a yellow light.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Characterized by a lack of proper care or caution; heedless of danger or consequences: Describes actions or behavior that show a careless disregard for potential harm, risk, or negative outcomes.
    • Marked by unthinking boldness or rashness: Describes a defiant or foolish willingness to take unnecessary risks.
Usage

The word "reckless" is used to describe a person, their behavior, or an action that is dangerously careless and without consideration for the results. It carries a strong negative connotation, implying irresponsibility and a lack of foresight.

Examples
  • Describing a person's nature:
    • He was a reckless young man, always seeking thrills without a thought for his safety.
  • Describing specific behavior or actions:
    • The police charged him with reckless driving after he sped through the red light.
    • Making such a large investment without research was a reckless decision.
  • Used with prepositions:
    • She was reckless of the dangers involved in the expedition. (Somewhat formal/literary)
    • He acted reckless with his finances, spending all his savings.
Advanced Usage
  • Legal and Formal Contexts: Often used in legal terminology (e.g., , ) to denote a severe degree of negligence.
    • The company was sued for reckless disregard for public safety.
  • Literary/Emphatic Use: Can be used for dramatic effect to criticize a severe lack of caution.
    • His reckless ambition ultimately led to his downfall.
Variants and Related Words
  • Recklessly (adverb): In a reckless manner.
    • He spent his inheritance recklessly.
  • Recklessness (noun): The quality or state of being reckless.
    • His recklessness behind the wheel caused the accident.
Synonyms
  • Rash: Acting too hastily without due consideration.
  • Foolhardy: Unwisely bold or venturesome; daring in a foolish way.
  • Heedless: Showing a reckless lack of care or attention.
  • Imprudent: Not showing care for the consequences of an action; unwise.
  • Careless: Not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
Antonyms
  • Cautious: Careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
  • Prudent: Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
  • Careful: Making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm.
  • Responsible: Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role.
Idioms and Common Phrases
  • Reckless abandon: Behaving in a completely uncontrolled and careless way.
    • They spent money with reckless abandon.
  • (To be) reckless with...: To use or treat something without proper care.
    • You shouldn't be so reckless with your health.
reckless

A reckless driver speeds through a yellow light.

Adjective
  1. characterized by careless unconcern
    • the heedless generosity and the spasmodic extravagance of persons used to large fortunes- Edith Wharton
    • reckless squandering of public funds
  2. marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
    • foolhardy enough to try to seize the gun from the hijacker
    • became the fiercest and most reckless of partisans-Macaulay
    • a reckless driver
    • a rash attempt to climb Mount Everest

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