reckless
adjective
utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed byof ).
recklessness
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a word derived from
reckless.
Example Sentences
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This team should retain a lot of their positivity, but do so without delving into the recklessness and inflexibility we saw before.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Party authorities punished nearly 160,000 people for offenses related to policy inaction, recklessness or deceit last year, a 16% increase from the 2024 total, according to official data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
“The recklessness to which he goes about things, the fact that he doesn’t believe in rules, he doesn’t believe they apply to him.”
From Slate ● May 18, 2026
Legal experts consulted by AFP say the two most plausible charges would be negligence or recklessness -- the latter involving a deliberate choice to ignore known risks or safety obligations.
From Barron's ● May 11, 2026
Aware by now of his reputation for recklessness, she reminded him again of basic security precautions.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
