reckless

adjective

How many syllables in reckless?

There are 2 syllables in the word reckless.

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Definition of reckless:

reckless (adjective):: having no regard for danger or consequences; marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences.; marked by lack of proper caution careless of consequences

Synonyms for reckless:

adventurous

audacious

bold

carefree

careless

daredevil

daring

devil-may-care

foolhardy

harebrained

harum-scarum

hasty

headlong

heedless

hell-for-leather

ill-advised

impetuous

imprudent

inattentive

incautious

indiscreet

irresponsible

kamikaze

madcap

mindless

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Antonyms for reckless:

accurate

advisable

alert

anxious

apprehensive

appropriate

attentive

aware

cagey

cagy

calculating

calm

careful

caring

cautious

chary

circumspect

cognizant

concerned

conscientious

conscious

conservative

considerate

considered

conversant

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