Recklessness

/ˈrɛkləsnəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality of being heedless of danger or the consequences of one's actions; a lack of caution.

His recklessness behind the wheel resulted in a serious accident.

A disregard for the safety of oneself or others.

The company's recklessness in handling hazardous materials was called into question.

The state of acting without thinking about the potential risks involved.

Her recklessness in investing all her savings in a single venture shocked her friends.

A tendency to take unnecessary risks.

Their recklessness in pursuing extreme sports can be thrilling but also dangerous.

Impulsiveness that may lead to harmful outcomes.

The young man's recklessness often put him and his companions in precarious situations.

From the word 'reckless', derived from Old English 'reccen' (to care) combined with the suffix '-ness'.

take reckless chances

to engage in risky behavior without regard for the potential consequences.

act with recklessness

to behave in a way that is careless and thoughtless.

recklessness in decision making

making decisions without considering the potential negative outcomes.

reckless

characterized by a lack of thought about danger.

recklessly

acting in a manner that is impulsively careless.

reckon

to consider or regard.

wild behavior

That party last night was pure recklessness!

carefree attitude

He's living a life of recklessness, just going with the flow.