Reckless and Recalcitrant

Reckless

Reckless adjective - Having or showing a lack of concern for the consequences of one's actions.

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

Nearby Words: recklessness, recklessly

Recalcitrant

Recalcitrant adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Reckless and recalcitrant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Reckless" instead an adjective "Recalcitrant".

Nearby Word: recalcitrance
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