reckless — acting without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: acting without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrekləs/
Korean meaning: 결과를 생각하지 않고 무모하게 행동하는
Korean pronunciation: 렉-리스 (강세: 렉)
Example Sentences
- He made a reckless decision to quit his job without having another one lined up.
- My grandmother thinks using a microwave is reckless because 'it might explode.'
- It was reckless of him to go hiking alone in the mountains during a storm.
reckless
ADJECTIVE//ˈrekləs//
acting without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action
Acting without thinking about consequences
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Reckless with her necklace, living checkless and free!
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Origin
From Old English 'recceleas', combining 'recce' (care, concern) with '-leas' (without, lacking). The word has Germanic roots and literally means 'without care or concern'.
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“He made a reckless decision to quit his job without having another one lined up.”
“My grandmother thinks using a microwave is reckless because 'it might explode.'”
“It was reckless of him to go hiking alone in the mountains during a storm.”
“She's so reckless with money that she bought a diamond tiara 'just in case she becomes a princess.'”
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