Meaning & Definition of Reckless in English
English⟶
Reckless
/rɛkləs/
adjective
1. 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"
synonym:
- foolhardy,
- heady,
- rash,
- reckless
2. Characterized by careless unconcern
- "The heedless generosity and the spasmodic extravagance of persons used to large fortunes"- edith wharton
- "Reckless squandering of public funds"
synonym:
- heedless,
- reckless
Examples of using
It was reckless of her to trust him.
A sober-minded man adapts himself to outward things; a reckless man tries to adapt outward things to himself. That's why progress depends on reckless people.
Tom is a reckless driver.