Reckless
(
adjective
,
noun
)
(As an adjective)
Reckless ( adjective )
- Marked by a lack of caution; carelessly or heedlessly dangerous.
- Marked by a lack of proper concern; irresponsible.
- Marked by a lack of proper consideration; imprudent.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french reckle, from reck "care" + -less. the original sense was "careless", later "rash, headstrong".
Examples:
- His reckless driving caused the accident.
- The reckless spending of the government led to the financial crisis.
- Her reckless behavior put herself and others in danger.
- The reckless decision caused a lot of damage.
- His reckless attitude was a threat to the safety of the team.
(As a noun)
Reckless ( noun )
- Marked by a lack of caution; carelessly or heedlessly dangerous.
- Marked by a lack of proper concern; irresponsible.
- Marked by a lack of proper consideration; imprudent.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french reckle, from reck "care" + -less. the original sense was "careless", later "rash, headstrong".
Examples:
- His reckless driving caused the accident.
- The reckless spending of the government led to the financial crisis.
- Her reckless behavior put herself and others in danger.
- The reckless decision caused a lot of damage.
- His reckless attitude was a threat to the safety of the team.