RECKLESS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RECKLESS?

Need another word that means the same as “reckless”? Find 16 synonyms and 30 related words for “reckless” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Reckless” are: foolhardy, heady, rash, heedless, careless, thoughtless, incautious, unheeding, inattentive, hasty, overhasty, precipitate, precipitous, impetuous, impulsive, daredevil

Reckless as an Adjective

Definitions of "Reckless" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “reckless” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Heedless of danger or the consequences of one's actions; rash or impetuous.
• Marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences-Macaulay.
• Marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences.
• Characterized by careless unconcern- Edith Wharton.
• Characterized by careless unconcern.

Synonyms of "Reckless" as an adjective (16 Words)

careless	(of an action or its result) showing or caused by a lack of attention. He admitted careless driving.
daredevil	Reckless and daring. A daredevil test pilot having the right stuff.
foolhardy	Marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences-Macaulay. Foolhardy enough to try to seize the gun from the hijacker.
hasty	Done with very great haste and without due deliberation. Rejected what was regarded as an overhasty plan for reconversion.
heady	(of alcoholic drink) potent; intoxicating. The heady days of my youth.
heedless	Characterized by careless unconcern- Edith Wharton. The heedless generosity and the spasmodic extravagance of persons used to large fortunes.
impetuous	Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation. An impetuous display of spending and gambling.
impulsive	Acting or done without forethought. He regretted his impulsive offer.
inattentive	Showing a lack of attention or care. An inattentive babysitter.
incautious	(of a person or an action) heedless of potential problems or risks. He blames incautious borrowing during the boom.
overhasty	Done with very great haste and without due deliberation- Shakespeare- Arthur Geddes. Hard times are showing up overhasty mergers.
precipitate	Occurring suddenly or abruptly. I must apologize for my staff their actions were precipitate.
precipitous	Done with very great haste and without due deliberation- Shakespeare- Arthur Geddes. The precipitous rapids of the upper river.
rash	Marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences-Macaulay. Do something rash that he will forever repent.
thoughtless	Without care or thought for others. To think a few minutes of thoughtless pleasure could end in this.
unheeding	Marked by or paying little heed or attention–Franklin D. Roosevelt. Mary unheeding watched the television.

Usage Examples of "Reckless" as an adjective

• Became the fiercest and most reckless of partisans.
• You mustn't be so reckless.
• Reckless squandering of public funds.
• Reckless driving.
• A reckless driver.

Associations of "Reckless" (30 Words)

aggressive	Behaving or done in a determined and forceful way. An aggressive basketball player.
antagonistic	Used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other’s effect. He was antagonistic to the government s reforms.
antisocial	Relating to or having an antisocial personality disorder. Standoffish and antisocial.
brawl	A rough or noisy fight or quarrel. He ended up brawling with a lout outside his house.
careless	Marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful. Careless proofreading.
combative	Ready or eager to fight or argue. A combative impulse.
ferocious	Savagely fierce, cruel, or violent. A ferocious battle.
ferocity	The property of being wild or turbulent. She hated him with a ferocity that astonished her.
foolhardy	Marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences. Foolhardy enough to try to seize the gun from the hijacker.
foolish	Having or revealing stupidity. A foolish decision.
furious	(of the elements) as if showing violent anger. He drove at a furious speed.
heedless	Characterized by careless unconcern. His heedless impetuosity.
hostile	Impossible to bring into friendly accord. Hostile bid.
inadvertent	Happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally. An inadvertent administrative error occurred that resulted in an overpayment.
inimical	Not friendly. An inimical critic.
militant	A militant reformer. Militant nations.
oblivious	Failing to keep in mind. Oblivious of the mounting pressures for political reform.
psychopath	Someone with a sociopathic personality a person with an antisocial personality disorder psychopath was once widely used but has now been superseded by sociopath. Playground psychopaths will gather around a fight to encourage the combatants.
quarrelsome	Given to quarreling. A moody quarrelsome man.
rampage	Violently angry and destructive behavior. Youths went on the rampage and wrecked a classroom.
rash	Marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences. Do something rash that he will forever repent.
rashly	Without careful consideration of the possible consequences; impetuously. Rashly Theresa accepts a second date with Tony.
regardless	In spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks. The allowance is paid regardless of age or income.
sociopath	Someone with a sociopathic personality a person with an antisocial personality disorder psychopath was once widely used but has now been superseded by sociopath.
tempestuous	(of the elements) as if showing violent anger. He had a reckless and tempestuous streak.
unmindful	Lacking conscious awareness of. Not unmindful of the heavy responsibility.
unwary	Not alert to danger or deception- O.J.Campbell. The shrieks of unwary animals taken by surprise.
violent	Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions inclined to react violently fervid. Felt a violent dislike.
wanton	Indulge in a carefree or voluptuous way of life. The sea breeze wantoned among the quivering leaves of the chestnut tree.