reckless
Example Sentences
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"The misconduct in this case was persistent, repeated, and was an abuse of professional position which demonstrated a reckless disregard for patient safety and professional standards," Tighe said.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Older generations always think younger ones are reckless, whether it’s physical risks like riding a motorcycle or financial ones like day trading leveraged ETFs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
"This indictment is a critical step toward holding accountable those whose reckless disregard for maritime safety regulations caused this disaster."
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Adversaries thought that Turner’s ventures could be reckless and impulsive.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Nhamo approached him like a small and utterly reckless honey badger.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing reckless
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 4
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