What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
overcareless
Example
He was overcareless with his finances and ended up in debt. [overcareless: adjective]
Example
She drove overcarelessly and caused an accident. [overcarelessly: adverb]
reckless
Example
He was charged with reckless driving after causing a serious accident. [reckless: adjective]
Example
She acted recklessly by jumping off the cliff without checking the depth of the water. [recklessly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Reckless is a more commonly used word than overcareless in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between overcareless and reckless?
Both overcareless and reckless are informal words, but reckless may be used in more formal contexts, such as legal or academic writing, due to its wider usage and stronger connotations.
