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reck·less

reckless

 
 
pronunciation:
rek lihs
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part of speech: adjective
definition: If you are reckless, you don't care about possible danger and you don't act in a safe or cautious way.
The driver in the taxi was very reckless, so we were nervous about getting to the airport safely.
antonyms:
cautious
similar words:
careless, crazy, daring, nasty, wild
derivations: recklessly (adv.), recklessness (n.)
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