reckless 6 antonyms and opposites of reckless. Adj — Acting without thinking about danger or consequences; carelessly rash. Synonyms for reckless daring devil-may-care headstrong heedless impetuous imprudent impulsive precipitant precipitate precipitous quick-and-dirty rash sudden temeritous Antonyms for reckless reckful attentive audient careful cautious heedful ← Back to the full definition of reckless