Recklessly: meaning, definitions and examples
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recklessly
[ ˈrɛkləsli ]
driving
in a careless or unthinking manner
Synonyms
carelessly, heedlessly, rashly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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recklessly |
Typically used when someone is behaving dangerously or without considering possible negative consequences. Often implies a high level of risk.
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carelessly |
Used when someone is not paying enough attention to their actions, often leading to mistakes or accidents. It suggests a lack of thoroughness or attention.
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heedlessly |
Suggests ignoring warnings or advice, showing a lack of attention or regard for rules and consequences.
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rashly |
Employed when someone acts without thinking things through, often impulsive and leading to regrettable decisions.
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Examples of usage
- She drove recklessly through the busy intersection.
- He acted recklessly by investing all his money in a risky venture.
behavior
without thinking about the consequences of one's actions
Synonyms
foolishly, impulsively, irresponsibly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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recklessly |
This word is used when someone acts without considering the consequences or dangers, often in a way that risks harm or damage.
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impulsively |
This is used for actions taken quickly without careful thought, often driven by sudden emotion or desire. The behavior might be spontaneous but not well-considered.
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foolishly |
This word is appropriate when someone does something silly or lacking common sense, often leading to negative consequences. There is a connotation of immaturity or a lack of wisdom.
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irresponsibly |
This is used when someone acts without considering their duties or the effects on others, showing a lack of responsibility. There is often a sense of neglect or disregard for obligations.
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Examples of usage
- He spoke recklessly without considering the impact of his words.
- The hiker proceeded recklessly along the dangerous cliff.
Translations
Translations of the word "recklessly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imprudentemente
🇮🇳 लापरवाही से
🇩🇪 rücksichtslos
🇮🇩 sembrono
🇺🇦 безрозсудно
🇵🇱 lekkomyślnie
🇯🇵 無謀に (むぼうに)
🇫🇷 imprudemment
🇪🇸 imprudentemente
🇹🇷 düşüncesizce
🇰🇷 무모하게
🇸🇦 بتهور
🇨🇿 bezohledně
🇸🇰 bezohľadne
🇨🇳 鲁莽地
🇸🇮 nepremišljeno
🇮🇸 hugsunarlaust
🇰🇿 ойланбастан
🇬🇪 გაუფრთხილებლობად
🇦🇿 düşüncəsizcə
🇲🇽 imprudentemente
Etymology
The word 'recklessly' is derived from the adjective 'reckless', which comes from the Old English word 'recceleas', meaning 'careless' or 'thoughtless'. The prefix 're-' indicates 'without', while 'cceleas' is related to 'cealian', meaning 'care'. Over time, the meaning of 'reckless' evolved to include actions done without consideration or caution, leading to the adverb 'recklessly'.
See also: recklessness.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,349, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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