reckless

reckless
recklessly, adv.recklessness, n.
/rek"lis/, adj.
1. utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually fol. by of): to be reckless of danger.
2. characterized by or proceeding from such carelessness: reckless extravagance.
[bef. 900; ME rekles, OE recceleas careless (c. G ruchlos); see RECK, -LESS]
Syn. 1. rash, heedless, incautious, negligent, imprudent.
Ant. 1. careful.

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