reckless

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, der oder das völlig unbekümmert oder gleichgültig gegenüber den Folgen seines Handelns ist, oft im Zusammenhang mit Gefahr oder Risiko.

Describes someone or something that is completely careless or unconcerned about the consequences of actions, often involving danger or risk.

1. Showing disregard for dangerB2formal

   Marked by a defiant lack of concern for danger or the consequences of one's actions.

   Rücksichtslos

   • His reckless driving caused a serious accident.
   • The explorer's reckless behavior endangered the entire team.
   • She made a reckless decision to invest all her savings in a risky scheme.

   Synonymeaudaciouscarelessdaredevildevil-may-carefoolhardyheedlessimprudentincautiousrashthoughtless

   Antonymecarefulcautiouscircumspectprudentvigilantwary

2. Carelessly unconcernedB2formal

   Characterized by a careless lack of concern for the results of one's actions.

   Rücksichtslos

   • He spent money with reckless abandon, ignoring his debts.
   • Her reckless disregard for the rules got her expelled.
   • The company's reckless policies led to its downfall.

   Synonymecarelessdevil-may-carefoolhardyheedlessimprudentincautiousrashthoughtless

   Antonymecarefulcautiousprudentvigilant