recklessly

American  

[rek-lis-lee] / ˈrɛk lɪs li /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of recklessly

reckless ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

"Its priority, both domestically and in foreign policy, is economic development. There is a broad consensus that China shouldn't recklessly get involved in a war."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Howson did not properly address the risks and was knowingly involved in the firm's sharing of potentially false or misleading information, therefore acting "recklessly", the FCA added.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

When she ended those leases, Hobbs said Fondomonte “was recklessly pumping our groundwater to boost their corporate profits.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

It seems that in this era of wellness obsession, of kale salads and Pilates, people who are recklessly hedonistic, who choose pleasure over health, still have a certain kind of glamour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Bolting recklessly from side to side down the road, the blinkered animal failed to see the twin stone gateposts on its right—skidding crazily, the cart smashed into the uprights.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

Related Words

• carelessly
• foolishly