recklessly

[rek-lis-lee]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of recklessly¹

reckless ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

About 9:30 p.m., a black BMW M4 was heading north on the freeway north of the Winchester Road exit and was driving recklessly, according to the California Highway Patrol.

From Los Angeles Times

“This case shows the deadly and disastrous results when illegal cannabis operations recklessly put greed over the safety of their employees and neighbors,” said L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Two teenagers have been arrested after a laser pen was "recklessly" shined at police helicopter crew and planes flying over Liverpool.

From BBC

“Dangerous rhetoric that ICE agents are ‘kidnapping’ illegal immigrants is being recklessly peddled by politicians and echoed in the media to inflame the public and discredit our courageous federal agents,” U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Prosecutors said Hankison acted recklessly and "violated one of the most fundamental rules of deadly force: If they cannot see the person they're shooting at, they cannot pull the trigger."

From BBC

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