Recklessness and Wariness

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Recklessness noun - The trait of giving little thought to danger.

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Wariness is an antonym for recklessness.

Nearby Words: reckless, recklessly

Wariness noun - A close attentiveness to avoiding danger.

Usage example: only his unceasing wariness saved the party of skiers from an avalanche

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Recklessness is an antonym for wariness.

Nearby Words: wary, warily

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