CEFR B1

reckless

adjective

Meaning

Showing a lack of care about danger or the possible bad results of your actions.

Examples

The company was criticized for its reckless disregard for environmental safety.
He was too reckless to consider the consequences of his actions.

Synonyms: careless, heedless, rash, imprudent

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reckless (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛklɪs/

Definition

Showing a lack of care about danger or the possible bad results of your actions.

Examples

The company was criticized for its reckless disregard for environmental safety.
He was too reckless to consider the consequences of his actions.
Her reckless driving put everyone on the road at risk.

How to Use reckless

reckless of (prepositional phrase): Showing a lack of care about something. — "He was reckless of the danger involved."
reckless with (prepositional phrase): Showing a lack of care when using or handling something. — "She was reckless with her money, spending it all in a week."

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