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The story described a character as reckless.
What does Reckless mean?
Reckless means not careful about risk.
Dictionary definition
Not careful about danger, risk, or possible problems.
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In class, we discussed how reckless behavior affects teamwork.
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The passage used reckless to show a character trait that shaped the conflict.
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What does reckless mean?
Reckless means not careful about risk.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to reckless?
Careless is close to reckless in this main meaning.
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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The story described a character as ____.
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Reckless
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rek · lus · strongest beat: rek
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WordReckless.
Partadjective.
MeaningReckless means not careful about risk.
ExampleExample: The story described a character as reckless.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- rek · lus
- Strongest beat
- rek
- Ending
- lus
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on rek.
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reckless
adverb
recklessly
In a reckless way.
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