reckless
Heedless of consequences
Reckless describes action without regard for consequences or danger.
A reckless driver ignores safety.
Reckless behavior courts disaster.
The word implies not just carelessness but a willful disregard: reckless abandon, reckless disregard for human life.
In law, recklessness occupies a middle ground between negligence and intent—you didn't mean harm, but you should have known better.
Careless of consequences
- negligentFailing in due care
- thoughtlessShowing no consideration
- inattentiveNot paying attention
- unmindfulLacking awareness or attention
incautious · imprudent · irresponsible · rash · hasty · ill-advised · unthinking · inconsiderate
Arising without external cause
- impetuousActing on sudden urge
- unplannedNot arranged beforehand
- spur-of-the-momentDone without advance planning
- unpremeditatedWithout advance planning
snap-decision · whimsical · capricious · hasty · abrupt · sudden · unrestrained · uncontrolled
One who pursues excitement
- risk-takerOne who courts peril
- stuntmanPerformer of dangerous scenes
- adventurerOne pursuing exciting exploits
- skydiverOne who jumps from aircraft
hotshot · showoff · daredevilry · death-defying · extreme · fearless · bold · audacious
Resisting authority or control
- insubordinateDefying rightful authority
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
- unrulyDifficult to control
- mutinousDisposed to revolt
recalcitrant · lawless · rule-breaking · nonconformist · maverick · contrary · obstinate · provocative
heedless
Careless of consequences
- negligentFailing in due care
- thoughtlessShowing no consideration
- inattentiveNot paying attention
unmindful · incautious · imprudent · irresponsible · rash · hasty · ill-advised · unthinking · inconsiderate · remiss
spontaneous
Arising without external cause
- impetuousActing on sudden urge
- unplannedNot arranged beforehand
- spur-of-the-momentDone without advance planning
unpremeditated · snap-decision · whimsical · capricious · hasty · abrupt · sudden · unrestrained · uncontrolled · instinctive
thrill-seeker
One who pursues excitement
- risk-takerOne who courts peril
- stuntmanPerformer of dangerous scenes
- adventurerOne pursuing exciting exploits
skydiver · hotshot · showoff · daredevilry · death-defying · extreme · fearless · bold · audacious · brazen
rebellious
Resisting authority or control
- insubordinateDefying rightful authority
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
- unrulyDifficult to control
mutinous · recalcitrant · lawless · rule-breaking · nonconformist · maverick · contrary · obstinate · provocative · challenging
uncontrolled
Lacking any regulation
- chaoticTotally without arrangement
- out-of-controlLacking any governance
- frenziedWildly out of control
unhinged · manic · untamed · crazy · berserk · rampage · runaway · unrestrained · turbulent · erratic
- recklesscareless, rash, heedless, imprudent, incautious
- thoughtlessthoughtless, unthinking, mindless, unreflective, unconsidered
- playstylesaggressive, defensive, passive, casual, competitive
- risk tolerancerisk tolerance, risk appetite, risk averse, risk seeking, conservative
- behaviorshabit, aggressive, agitation, conduct, passive
- negative adjectivesawful, bad, cruel, dumb, evil
recklesscautious
Careful to avoid risk
careful · prudent · circumspect · wary · heedful
recklessresponsible
Obligated to answer for actions
dependable · reliable · conscientious · dutiful · accountable
recklesstimid
Lacking courage or confidence
cowardly · timorous · fearful · chickenhearted · lily-livered
- reckless abandonComplete disregard for consequences
- reckless drivingUnsafe vehicle operation
- reckless spendingCareless use of funds
- reckless endangermentCharge for dangerous carelessness
- reckless behaviorActions ignoring potential harm
- reckless disregardConscious indifference to risk