recklessly

[ rek-lis-lee ]

adverb

1. with no concern about the consequences of one's action; carelessly:

   He lived recklessly, without any regard for his own safety or the safety of others.

Word History and Origins

Origin of recklessly¹

reckless ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Prosecutors said Mr Khalife acted recklessly in sending the document - which referenced an apparent meeting between then Foreign Office minister James Cleverly and Iranian deputy foreign minister Ali Bagheri Kani.

From BBC

They’re open to dealmaking with Democrats under the right conditions and aren’t recklessly gung-ho about threatening government shutdowns or debt defaults.

From Slate

You cannot play recklessly against the top players in the world.

From BBC

Alice recklessly goes to Louis' workplace and confronts him against Paul's warning to see him again.

From Salon

The lawsuit also alleged that CNN was reckless in their decision to share the story, saying they “chose to publish despite knowing or recklessly disregarding that Lt. Gov. Robinson’s data were previously compromised by multiple data breaches.”

From Salon

Related Words

• carelessly
• foolishly