Meaning & Definition of word "Recklessness"

Recklessness

/ˈrɛkləsnəs/

1. The quality of being heedless of danger or the consequences of one's actions; a lack of caution.
- Example: His recklessness behind the wheel resulted in a serious accident.
2. A disregard for the safety of oneself or others.
- Example: The company's recklessness in handling hazardous materials was called into question.
3. The state of acting without thinking about the potential risks involved.
- Example: Her recklessness in investing all her savings in a single venture shocked her friends.
4. A tendency to take unnecessary risks.
- Example: Their recklessness in pursuing extreme sports can be thrilling but also dangerous.
5. Impulsiveness that may lead to harmful outcomes.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: wild behavior

● Example Sentence: That party last night was pure recklessness!

Meaning: carefree attitude

● Example Sentence: He's living a life of recklessness, just going with the flow.