опрометчиво

опрометчиво


См. также: опрометчивый.
Русский
Морфологические и синтаксические свойства
о·про-ме;т-чи-во

Наречие; неизменяемое.

Корень: -опрометчив-; суффикс: -о.

Произношение
МФА: [;pr;;m;et;;;;v;]
Продолжительность: 2 секунды.0:02
Семантические свойства
Значение
наречие к опрометчивый;

поспешно, необдуманно, без должной осмотрительности ; Вижу сам, что, может быть, весьма и весьма поступил опрометчиво, пренебрегая общественным голосом… Ф. М. Достоевский, «Преступление и наказание», 1866 г. [НКРЯ] ; Это было ужасно опрометчиво ; самому, добровольно забраться в логово врага. Н. И. Дубов, «На краю земли», 1950 г. [НКРЯ]
Синонимы
поспешно, необдуманно, неосмотрительно
Антонимы
продуманно, расчётливо
Гиперонимы
плохо


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reckless
adjective
reckless 
Synonyms of reckless

Simple Definition
A Simple Definition is available from our Learner's Dictionary to help you understand the meaning faster.
1
: marked by lack of proper caution : careless of consequences
2
: irresponsible
reckless charges
recklessly adverb
recklessness noun
Synonyms of reckless
Relevance
daring
daredevil
irresponsible
adventurous
careless
foolhardy
bold
nonchalant
Choose the Right Synonym for reckless

adventurous, venturesome, daring, daredevil, rash, reckless, foolhardy mean exposing oneself to danger more than required by good sense.

adventurous implies a willingness to accept risks but not necessarily imprudence.

adventurous pioneers
venturesome implies a jaunty eagerness for perilous undertakings.

venturesome stunt pilots
daring implies fearlessness in courting danger.

daring mountain climbers
daredevil stresses ostentation in daring.

daredevil motorcyclists
rash suggests imprudence and lack of forethought.

a rash decision
reckless implies heedlessness of probable consequences.

a reckless driver
foolhardy suggests a recklessness that is inconsistent with good sense.

the foolhardy sailor ventured into the storm
Examples of reckless in a Sentence
He is a wild and reckless young man.
He showed a reckless disregard for the safety of others.
He spends money with reckless abandon.
Recent Examples on the Web
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What motivated them, if not a wild, almost reckless, belief in the possibility of a life that might be worth the risk?
— Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
These actions are reckless and run the risk of intimidating and disenfranchising voters.
— Eric McDaniel, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026
Kirkpatrick was initially arrested in Tuscaloosa on three counts of reckless endangerment and charges of attempting to elude police and speeding.
— Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Napoleon proves to be a most reckless houseguests, not only inspiring people he’s just met to risk their lives on his behalf, but also encouraging the Darcys to throw a lavish ball at Pemberley to facilitate his escape.
— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reckless was before the 12th century
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Phrases Containing reckless
reckless driving
with reckless abandon
Rhymes for reckless
feckless
necklace
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