What is the antonym (opposite) of the word ‘Reckless’?

Explanation

‘Reckless’ describes acting without thinking carefully about the consequences, so its opposite is ‘cautious,’ meaning careful and prudent, as in ‘The cautious driver checked his mirrors before changing lanes.’ Both ‘careless’ and ‘hasty’ are close synonyms of ‘reckless’ rather than opposites, making ‘cautious’ the only genuine antonym among the choices. This word pair frequently appears in exams testing judgment and behavior vocabulary. Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.