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Wreckless vs. Reckless

Wreckless

/rekles/
An incorrect spelling of the word 'reckless,' which means to act without thinking of the consequences

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Reckless

/ˈrekləs/
Acting without thinking about the potential consequences or dangers

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etymology
  • Reckless means acting without thinking or care about the consequences.
  • Wreckless is often incorrectly used in place of reckless, though it suggests an absence of wrecks.
  • Remember wreckless as no wrecks — its seemingly suggesting safety, although its not an accepted word for this meaning.
  • Think of reckless with recklessly driving into a wreck.
  • You can distinguish between them by linking reckless with risk or havoc.
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