reckless

Example Sentences

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"We express regret to the North over the unnecessary military tensions caused by the irresponsible and reckless actions of some individuals."

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

In such an environment, it is especially reckless to assume that war, no matter how justified, will somehow purify institutions rather than corrode them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"We found that flies consuming caffeine at night were less able to suppress movement, displaying impulsive behaviors such as reckless flying despite these aversive conditions."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

His dad was found guilty of reckless driving in 2015 but had no other criminal convictions that we could find in the United States.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

How could I have been so stupid, so reckless?

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan