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Discretion vs Reckless - What's the difference?

discretion | reckless |

As a noun discretion

is discretion.

As an adjective reckless is

careless or heedless; headstrong or rash.

discretion

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The quality of being discreet or circumspect.
  • Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.
  • The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
  • The freedom to make one's own judgements.
  • I leave that to your discretion .

    Antonyms

    *

    Derived terms

    * discretionary *

    Anagrams

    * ----

    reckless

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (l), (l) (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Careless or heedless; headstrong or rash.
  • Indifferent to danger or the consequences.
  • Antonyms

    * (l)

    Derived terms

    * recklessness

    Anagrams

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