recklessness
- a word derived from reckless.
Example Sentences
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The recklessness of the fourth evening was made more baffling by the orthodox manner in which England went about their business on Monday.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Party authorities punished nearly 160,000 people for offenses related to policy inaction, recklessness or deceit last year, a 16% increase from the 2024 total, according to official data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
“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
Questions about his character, judgment and staggering recklessness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
What he felt was the chilly recklessness that had come to waylay his heart.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
