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/
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
The reckless driver floored the accelerator and sped through a sharp curve without slowing down.
The reckless skateboarder jumped across a huge staircase without thinking.
She grabbed her necklace before telling the reckless driver, "Wreck less!"
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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'.
Breakdown
reck (to care, to heed) + -less (without, lacking) = reckless (without care or heed)
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📝Examples
“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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