Gallant and Reckless

Gallant

Gallant adjective - Feeling or displaying no fear by temperament.
Usage example: a gallant rescue

Reckless and gallant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reckless" instead an adjective "Gallant".

Nearby Words: gallantry, gallantly

Reckless

Reckless adjective - Foolishly adventurous or bold.
Usage example: the calamitous accident was caused by a reckless driver who cut off the semitrailer

Gallant and reckless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gallant" instead an adjective "Reckless".

Nearby Words: recklessness, recklessly

Both words in one sentence

  • In the show he is presented as a charming and gallant soldier, with no reference to his reckless aggression or habit of violently sacking enemy towns.
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