American English pronunciation
How to pronounce reckless
IPA transcription: ['ɹɛkləs]
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Adjective
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marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences; ; -Macaulay
“foolhardy enough to try to seize the gun from the hijacker”
“became the fiercest and most reckless of partisans”
“a reckless driver”
“a rash attempt to climb Mount Everest”
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characterized by careless unconcern; - Edith Wharton
“the heedless generosity and the spasmodic extravagance of persons used to large fortunes”
“reckless squandering of public funds”
Usage examples
- He was found guilty of reckless driving.
- The grim reaper is waiting for you, reckless driver!
- His album "Reckless" had just been released.
- The grim reaper is waiting for you, reckless driver!
- Reckless driving is the cause of many fatalities.
- The grim reaper is waiting for you, reckless driver!
- Mere negligence is applicable to regulatory offences of recklessness.
- The grim reaper is waiting for you, reckless driver!
- The grim reaper is waiting for you, reckless driver!
- She had committed herself now; recklessly she plunged on.