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Wreckless/Reckless
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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
Examples:
Synonyms:
none
Antonyms:
careful
cautious
prudent
responsible
vigilant
Reckless
/ˈrekləs/
Acting without thinking about the potential consequences or dangers
Examples:
Synonyms:
careless
rash
heedless
thoughtless
foolhardy
Antonyms:
careful
cautious
prudent
Ways to tell them apart:
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
— it
s seemingly suggesting safety, although it
s 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.
When to use wreckless:
When to use reckless:
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