Cool MateReckless
UK //ˈrɛkləs//US //ˈrɛkləs//
Definition
Acting without thinking or caring about the consequences; dangerous.
In simple words: Acting without thinking about the consequences, often leading to danger.
Examples
- His reckless driving put everyone on the road at risk.
- She made a reckless decision that jeopardized her future.
- The reckless adventurer climbed the mountain without proper gear.
- Reckless spending can lead to financial problems.
- His reckless attitude towards safety worries his colleagues.
Usage notes
Use 'reckless' to describe actions that are careless. More appropriate in serious contexts, like driving. Less common in casual speech.
Grammar pattern
attributive or predicative adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'wreck' in 'reckless' - it leads to a wreck or disaster.
Collocations
- reckless behavior
- reckless abandon
- reckless driving
- reckless decision
- reckless spending
Synonyms
- careless
- hazardous
- foolhardy
- irresponsible
- imprudent
Antonyms
- careful
- cautious
- prudent
Common mistakes
- Confusing with 'careless' - 'reckless' suggests danger while 'careless' may not.
- Using 'reckless' without a noun - remember to describe something (e.g., reckless behavior).