recklessness
pronunciation
How to pronounce recklessness in British English:
UK ['rekləsnəs]
How to pronounce recklessness in American English:
US [ˈrɛklɪsnɪs]
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- Noun:
- the trait of giving little thought to danger
Word Origin
- recklessness (n.)
- Old English recceleasnes "recklessness, carelessness, negligence;" see reckless + -ness.
Example
- 1. He would have been criticised for recklessness , extravagance and amateurism .
- 2. Such recklessness should serve as a warning , most urgently to argentines themselves .
- 3. Both parties have in recent months been guilty of fiscal recklessness .
- 4. How can businesses square the circle , encouraging risk taking but avoiding recklessness ?
- 5. It is tricky to judge when this necessary check on undue caution turns into an incitement to recklessness .