Synonyms: foolhardy, heady, reckless, rash
Definition: marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
Usage: foolhardy enough to try to seize the gun from the hijacker; became the fiercest and most reckless of partisans-Macaulay; a reckless driver; a rash attempt to climb Mount Everest
Similar words: bold
Definition: fearless and daring
Usage: bold settlers on some foreign shore; a bold speech; a bold adventure
Definition: characterized by careless unconcern
Usage: the heedless generosity and the spasmodic extravagance of persons used to large fortunes- Edith Wharton; reckless squandering of public funds
Similar words: careless
Definition: marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
Usage: careless about her clothes; forgotten by some careless person; a careless housekeeper; careless proofreading; it was a careless mistake; hurt by a careless remark