recklessness
Example Sentences
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“The recklessness to which he goes about things, the fact that he doesn’t believe in rules, he doesn’t believe they apply to him.”
From Slate • May 18, 2026
Bovino flailed back at every affront instead of focusing on his mission, not realizing his recklessness was eroding public support for his cause and threatening it altogether.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
"What has happened here is a complete abandonment and a recklessness around the trust that Elkin and Bell had with the families that they were supposed to be serving," he said.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
Her opponents say Takaichi’s comments reveal her inexperience and a measure of recklessness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
I did not plan it in a spirit of recklessness nor because I have any love of violence.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing recklessness
"The Odyssey," Vocabulary from Part 1 of the epic poem
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Crime and Punishment
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Vocabulary from Readings 5, Unit 5
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