Skip to main content

We're in Beta! Found a bug? Let us know using the feedback button at the bottom right.

↑↓ navigate ↵ open esc close
US /ˈrɛkləs/ UK /ˈrɛkləs/

Meanings

  1. 1

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · acting without thought for... rashcarelessheedlessfoolhardyimpetuousincautiousirresponsible
Word family
Forms recklesslyrecklessness
Derived forms recklesslyrecklessness
Related forms reck

Etymology

From Old English receleas, from reccan ('to care, heed') + -leas ('-less'); literally 'without care'.

View etymology graph ->

Topics

markdown

Send feedback

What is this about?

Choose the closest match.

Optional — only if you'd like a reply.