reckless
Not caring about danger or bad results and doing something that may cause harm or problems.
Showing a lack of care about danger, risk, or negative consequences, especially in a way that is likely to cause harm or damage.
- Base: reckless
reckless behavior
1dangerous, very careless actions
Actions that are very careless and risky, done without thinking about danger or bad results.
- Their reckless behavior at the party upset the neighbors.
- The school has strict rules against reckless behavior on campus.
reckless disregard for
1extreme lack of concern for something
To show a very strong lack of care or respect for something important, such as safety, laws, or other people's rights.
- The company showed reckless disregard for worker safety.
- His comments displayed a reckless disregard for the truth.
reckless driving
1dangerous, overly risky driving
Driving a car or other vehicle in a very unsafe way, without caring about danger or traffic laws.
- He was charged with reckless driving after running several red lights.
- Reckless driving is one of the main causes of serious road accidents.
reckless endangerment
1crime of creating serious danger
A legal term for putting other people in serious danger by very careless or risky actions.
- The driver was charged with reckless endangerment after nearly hitting several pedestrians.
- Prosecutors are considering filing reckless endangerment charges against the company.
reckless spending
1very careless, risky spending
Using money in a careless way, without thinking about how much you are spending or the future results.
- His reckless spending on luxury items left him deeply in debt.
- The article warned against reckless spending during the holidays.
with reckless abandon
1without caring about risk or limits
To do something in a very free, wild way, without caring about danger, rules, or what might happen later.
- The children ran through the fields with reckless abandon.
- She spent her savings with reckless abandon during her trip abroad.