# reckless vs recklessly

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### reckless
*adjective · IPA /ˈɹɛkləs/ · frequency rank #9,388*
Careless or heedless; headstrong or rash.

### recklessly
*adverb · frequency rank #29,433*
In a rash or reckless manner, without regard for cost or consequence

## Source
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