| 单词 | reckless |
| 释义 | reckless (once / 323 pages) adj If you are reckless, you don't think or care about the consequences of your words or actions, like a reckless driver who speeds while texting, knitting, and eating a sandwich. The word reckless comes from the Old English word receleas, meaning "careless, thoughtless, heedless." If you have a reckless attitude, you aren't concerned about what happens to yourself or others who are affected by your actions. In this usage, reckless is the opposite of considerate. Reckless friends will invite people you don't know to your house because with your parents away, it's party time. Surprise! WORD FAMILYreckless: recklessly, recklessness+/recklessness: recklessnesses USAGE EXAMPLES“In previous campaigns, there was a clear delineation between the serious main event and the reckless fringe, but not in this one,” Ronson writes. Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) He was cited on suspicion of misdemeanor reckless driving. Seattle Times(Dec 28, 2016) Driver Johnthony Walker, 24, faces charges of vehicular homicide, reckless driving and reckless endangerment. Washington Times(Dec 28, 2016) 1adj marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences "became the fiercest and most reckless of partisans"-Macaulay a reckless driver Syn foolhardy, heady, rash bold fearless and daring 2adj characterized by careless unconcern reckless squandering of public funds Syn heedless careless marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful |
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