What is the Latin word for reckless?

The usual Latin words for “reckless” are sēcūrus, imprūdēns, socors; also incūriōsus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

English → Latin

“reckless” in Latin

sēcūruscareless, negligent; unconcerned, untroubled, carefree; fearless imprūdēnsignorant of; unaware; inadvertent, imprudent socorsfoolish, silly; sluggish, inert, inactive, dull (lacking in vitality or alertness); taking no interest in incūriōsuscareless, negligent; indifferent, unconcerned; not made or done with care

Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864

reckless

securus (unconcerned, from an opinion of safety): imprudens (from want of proper foresight; opposed to paratus): socors (stupidly thoughtless): incuriosus (wanting activity and proper care; indifferent): negligens (opposed to diligens): in aliqua re (e.g., in re familiari) negligens ac dissolutus: parum accuratus.

Quick answer

What is the Latin word for reckless?: The usual Latin words for “reckless” are sēcūrus, imprūdēns, socors; also incūriōsus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.