reckless
- utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of): to be reckless of danger.
- characterized by or proceeding from such carelessness: reckless extravagance.
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Contemporary Examples of recklessness
Much has already been written about the recklessness inherent in any director of the CIA entering into a clandestine relationship.
But if their situation is unstable, that causes the attacks that you see in the streets, the recklessness and radicalization.
One could almost forget the illegality, the profiteering, the recklessness, and the endless casualties.
He has driven it to vulgar lows, which has given the brand a hint of recklessness and danger.
But are not selfishness and recklessness the signs by which great love is often recognized?
Historical Examples of recklessness
But even that gibe hinted at a recklessness that matched her own and gave her comfort now.
Louisiana LouWilliam West Winter
Surely you, of all people, should not excuse their recklessness.
Fair HarborJoseph Crosby Lincoln
Your being afloat in Denboro Bay in a canoe was your own recklessness and not my fault.
The Rise of Roscoe PaineJoseph C. Lincoln
That recklessness it was that caused me to shrug my shoulders with a laugh.
The Suitors of YvonneRaphael Sabatini
I made no answer: half in recklessness, half in pride, I was silent.
Sir Jasper CarewCharles James Lever
reckless
- having or showing no regard for danger or consequences; heedless; rasha reckless driver; a reckless attempt