reckless
/ˈɹɛkləs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: recklesser · recklessest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Careless or heedless; headstrong or rash.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Indifferent or oblivious to danger or the consequences thereof.
Adjective
Examples
Escalation is the film’s nuclear energy source. It’s there, of course, in the downright lunatic stunts performed by [Tom] Cruise, again defying good sense and his own advancing years to top his previous feats of reckless self-endangerment.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “reckless” mean?
Careless or heedless; headstrong or rash.
Is “reckless” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.