Needless
Needless adjective - Not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end.
Reckless and needless are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reckless" instead an adjective "Needless".
Nearby Words: need, needlessly
Reckless
Reckless adjective - Having or showing a lack of concern for the consequences of one's actions.
Needless and reckless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Needless" instead an adjective "Reckless".
Nearby Words: recklessness, recklessly
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- lavish and needless
- lavish and reckless
- extravagant and needless
- extravagant and reckless
- wanton and needless
- wanton and reckless
- outrageous and needless
- outrageous and reckless
- excessive and needless
- excessive and reckless
- wasteful and needless
- wasteful and reckless
- feckless and needless
- feckless and reckless
Both words in one sentence
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Needless to say, while this can basically turn the tide of a fight, reckless usage thereof can leave you stranded and vulnerable in the middle of a raging firefight.
Source: Video Game / Steel Battalion - The police in any illegal street racing game, such as Need for Speed, are just trying to stop the reckless player characters from putting them and others in needless danger.
Source: Hero Antagonist
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