reckless
word
/ˈɹɛkɫəs/
REK-lis
/ɹˈɛkləs/
REK-lis
Definition
Doing something without thinking about the danger or consequences, often putting yourself or others at risk.
Usage & Nuances
'Reckless' is usually negative and describes dangerous or thoughtless actions, often in legal, safety, or driving contexts. Common collocations: 'reckless driving', 'reckless behavior'. Do not confuse with 'careless' ('reckless' is more severe and intentional).
Spanish: imprudente - temerarioPortuguese (BR): imprudente - inconsequentePortuguese (PT): imprudente - descuidadoChinese (Simplified): 鲁莽的 - 不顾后果的Chinese (Traditional): 魯莽的 - 不顧後果的Hindi: लापरवाह - बेपरवाहArabic: متهور - طائشBengali: বেপরোয়া - অবিবেচকRussian: безрассудный - опрометчивыйJapanese: 無謀な - 向こう見ずなVietnamese: liều lĩnh - thiếu suy nghĩKorean: 무모한 - 경솔한Turkish: pervasız - düşüncesizUrdu: بے پروا - لاپرواIndonesian: liều lĩnh - thiếu suy nghĩ
Example Sentences
She sometimes makes reckless comments without realizing the impact.
natural
The reckless driver caused an accident.
basic
It was reckless to climb the mountain without equipment.
basic
He made a reckless decision without thinking.
basic
People say my brother is reckless, but he just likes to take risks.
natural
That was a reckless move in the game—you almost lost everything!
natural