Bold
Bold adjective - Inclined or willing to take risks.
Usage example: our youngest brother was the boldest one in the family, instantly taking to everything from skiing to skateboarding
Reckless is a synonym for bold in brazen topic. In some cases you can use "Reckless" instead an adjective "Bold", when it comes to topics like audacious, rash.
Reckless
Reckless adjective - Having or showing a lack of concern for the consequences of one's actions.
Usage example: the reckless skiers were making everyone nervous by schussing down the mountainside at lightning speed
Bold is a synonym for reckless in brazen topic. You can use "Bold" instead an adjective "Reckless", if it concerns topics such as audacious.
Nearby Words: recklessness, recklessly
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Yami demonstrates caution by not attacking, despite his normally more bold/reckless style of play.
Source: Out-of-Character Moment -
Of course given how blatantly bold and reckless his and Rena antics are, he is not Savvy enough.
Source: Manga / Uwakoi - LAPD cop John Spartan is so bold and reckless in stopping criminals that his superiors hate him so much (earning him the titular nickname).
Source: Decon-Recon Switch
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