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What is another word for Reckless? – 209 Reckless Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    careless thoughtless impulsive rash foolhardy headstrong impetuous wild uncontrolled uninhibited unbridled unrestrained wanton profligate improvident irresponsible negligent lax remiss heedless incautious inconsiderate imprudent unwise ill-advised ill-considered hasty precipitate brash bold daring adventurous audacious temerarious daredevil reckless madcap harebrained scatterbrained frivolous irresponsible feckless shiftless lackadaisical apathetic cavalier offhand casual nonchalant blithe jaunty

    Meaning of Reckless

    Having or showing no care for the consequences of one's actions

    Definitions

    • (of a person or their actions) utterly disregarding the standards, conventions, or dangers of a situation
    • (of a feeling or attitude) intense and uncontrolled

    Example Uses

    • The driver was reckless and sped through the red light, causing an accident.
    • She was reckless with her spending and ended up in debt.
    • The company's reckless disregard for safety regulations led to a major disaster.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    cautious careful prudent wise thoughtful considerate responsible diligent meticulous scrupulous conscientious attentive vigilant watchful mindful guarded restrained moderate tempered sober discreet judicious rational sensible reasonable deliberate measured calculated considered reflective circumspect wary chary hesitant tentative unsure uncertain ambivalent equivocal indecisive