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Reckless vs Inattentive - What's the difference?

reckless | inattentive |

Inattentive is a antonym of reckless.



As adjectives the difference between reckless and inattentive

is that reckless is careless or heedless; headstrong or rash while inattentive is of or pertaining to lack of attention; not paying attention; careless.

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

    *

    inattentive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to lack of attention; not paying attention; careless.
    • He was inattentive in class and did not do well in his exams.

    Derived terms

    * inattentively * inattentiveness