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reckless

/ˈrɛkləs/
reck · less ˈrɛk · ləs
English Definition
adj. marked by lack of thought about danger or consequences
中文释义
鲁莽的,不顾后果的
Significado en Español
temerario
한국어 뜻
무모한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
liều lĩnh, bất cẩn
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Example Sentence

Driving at high speeds in a snowstorm is reckless behavior.

在暴风雪中高速驾驶是鲁莽的行为。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
reck (calculate) + less (none) → reckless, heedless of consequences.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is the synonym of “reckless” as used in the sentence? “His reckless actions caused the team to lose the game.”

  1. A careful
  2. B prudent
  3. C heedless
  4. D cautious
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C — heedless. “reckless” means adj. marked by lack of thought about danger or consequences

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

His ______ driving nearly caused a terrible accident on the highway.

  1. A careful
  2. B cautious
  3. C sensible
  4. D reckless
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D — reckless. “reckless” means adj. marked by lack of thought about danger or consequences

Common questions about “reckless”

What does “reckless” mean?

reckless — adj. marked by lack of thought about danger or consequences. In Chinese: 鲁莽的,不顾后果的.

How do you pronounce “reckless”?

reckless is pronounced /ˈrɛkləs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: reck · less.

How do you use “reckless” in a sentence?

Driving at high speeds in a snowstorm is reckless behavior. (在暴风雪中高速驾驶是鲁莽的行为。)

What are synonyms for “reckless”?

careless, rash, heedless, audacious — all close in meaning to reckless (adj. marked by lack of thought about danger or consequences).

Is “reckless” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. reckless appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “reckless”?

reck (calculate) + less (none) → reckless, heedless of consequences.

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