# recklessness vs restlessness

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### recklessness
*noun · frequency rank #38,127*
The state or quality of being reckless or heedless, of taking unnecessary risks.

### restlessness
*noun · IPA /ˈɹɛstləsnəs/ · frequency rank #37,200*
The state or condition of being restless; an inability to be still, quiet, at peace or comfortable.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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