Recklessness: meaning, definitions and examples

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recklessness

 

[ ˈrɛkləsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

behavior

Lack of caution or care; irresponsibility.

Synonyms

carelessness, heedlessness, rashness

Examples of usage

  • He drove with such recklessness that he caused a serious accident.
  • Her recklessness in handling delicate equipment led to costly damage.
  • The company suffered financial losses due to the recklessness of its management.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

The state or quality of being reckless; disregard for the consequences of one's actions.

Synonyms

carelessness, heedlessness, rashness

Examples of usage

  • The defendant's recklessness in driving under the influence of alcohol resulted in a fatal crash.
  • The law holds individuals accountable for any harm caused by their recklessness.
Context #3 | Noun

extreme sports

The willingness to take risks and engage in adventurous activities without concern for personal safety.

Synonyms

audacity, boldness, daredevilry

Examples of usage

  • His recklessness in extreme sports earned him a reputation as a fearless thrill-seeker.
  • The adrenaline junkie's recklessness in base jumping made headlines.

Translations

Translations of the word "recklessness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imprudência

🇮🇳 लापरवाही

🇩🇪 Rücksichtslosigkeit

🇮🇩 kecerobohan

🇺🇦 безрозсудність

🇵🇱 lekkomyślność

🇯🇵 無謀

🇫🇷 imprudence

🇪🇸 imprudencia

🇹🇷 dikkatsizlik

🇰🇷 무모함

🇸🇦 طيش

🇨🇿 lehkomyslnost

🇸🇰 ľahkomyseľnosť

🇨🇳 鲁莽

🇸🇮 nepremišljenost

🇮🇸 hugsunarleysi

🇰🇿 абайсыздық

🇬🇪 უპასუხისმგებლობა

🇦🇿 ehtiyatsızlıq

🇲🇽 imprudencia

Etymology

The word 'recklessness' originated from the Middle English word 'reckelees', which meant 'careless' or 'heedless'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. The concept of recklessness has been explored in various fields, from psychology to law, highlighting the importance of caution and responsibility in decision-making.

See also: recklessly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,341, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.