Example Sentences

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“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

Questions about his character, judgment and staggering recklessness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

What seems like recklessness to parents and grandparents is actually a worrisome form of economic adaptation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

His recklessness served him well in an environment where risk taking, and a willingness to break the rules, earned him accolades.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau