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recklessness

  • a word derived from reckless.
    reckless
    adjective
    utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed byof ).

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At the same time, I don’t want to let uncertainty become an excuse for financial recklessness.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

Then gave penalty away and red-carded for ridiculous moment of recklessness.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

Party authorities reported punishing about 131,000 people for offenses related to policy inaction, recklessness or deceit from January to September, an 18.6% increase from the same period last year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

“Downfall: The Case Against Boeing” examined the aerospace company’s profit-hungry recklessness that led to 346 deaths in two 737 Max crashes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

I promised to take Laika along as chaperone to restrain any potential recklessness on our part.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith