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

In most states, and echoed in the Massachusetts decision, a person acting in legitimate self-defense who kills a bystander could still be charged, legal experts said, if they acted recklessly or negligently.

From The Wall Street Journal

Momentarily terrifying, they encouraged investors to “buy the dip” quickly and recklessly—the junkier the stocks, the better.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I don't think it's a fair charge to say that it's been done recklessly and without proper planning."

From BBC

They’ll note that my siblings don’t spend their money as “recklessly” as I do.

From MarketWatch

It would be a lot worse if she was spending recklessly, racking up debt on her credit cards and not paying them off every month.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• carelessly
• foolishly