Definition of reckless Reckless

/ɹɛˈklʌs/ - [reklus] - reck•less

We found 8 definitions of reckless from 4 different sources.

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What does reckless mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

reckless - 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"
  foolhardy, heady, rash
  bold fearless and daring; "bold settlers on some foreign shore"; "a bold speech"; "a bold adventure"
reckless - characterized by careless unconcern; "the heedless generosity and the spasmodic extravagance of persons used to large fortunes"- Edith Wharton; "reckless squandering of public funds"
  heedless
  careless effortless and unstudied; "an impression of careless elegance"; "danced with careless grace"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • reckless (a.)
    Inattentive to duty; careless; neglectful; indifferent.
  • reckless (a.)
    Rashly negligent; utterly careless or heedless.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • reckless
    Indifferent to danger or the consequences.
  • reckless
    Careless or heedless.

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