recklessly

American  

[rek-lis-lee] / ˈrɛk lɪs li /

adverb

1. with no concern about the consequences of one's action; carelessly.

   He lived recklessly, without any regard for his own safety or the safety of others.

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Etymology

Origin of recklessly

reckless ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The film isn’t trying to absorb or recklessly mirror the traumas of the Black family so much as make a case for its nuance.

From Los Angeles Times

"For the purposes of this rule, abuse of balls is defined as... hitting a ball dangerously or recklessly within the court or hitting a ball with negligent disregard of the consequences," it says.

From BBC

Still, they must prove to the jury that his action—or inaction—intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or negligently caused them harm.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The laws would recklessly endanger the lives of federal agents and their family members and compromise the operational effectiveness of federal law enforcement activities,” the government said in court filings.

From Los Angeles Times

It seems that in this era of wellness obsession, of kale salads and Pilates, people who are recklessly hedonistic, who choose pleasure over health, still have a certain kind of glamour.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• carelessly
• foolishly