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REKL-uh-s/ˈrekləs/

Reckless means not thinking about danger or results: reckless driving, reckless publication. Careless is milder; cautious sits opposite; rash is a close twin. Midnight is a clock, not a mood.

Meaning

Not thinking about danger or the results of your actions.

Examples

• “Reckless publication before midnight is still an embargo breach.”
• “Rash is the close twin. Careless is milder. Bold is a style word. A clock is the rule. Wait for the lift; then publish.”

Good to know

Careless of risk or consequence. Close: rash. Milder: careless. Bold tone ≠ a lifted embargo.

Near in meaning

rash

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