adv

recklessly

Recklessly (adv) means In a way that ignores danger or likely consequences. Example: “He spent the inheritance recklessly within a year.”

adv

In a way that ignores danger or likely consequences.

"He spent the inheritance recklessly within a year."

"She drove recklessly through the narrow streets."

How to use recklessly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something in a rash, careless-of-consequences way.

Common pairings

spend recklessly act recklessly drive recklessly

Word forms

more recklessly comparative, most recklessly superlative

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He spent the inheritance _____ within a year.

Etymology

From "reckless" plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ly."

Rhymes for recklessly

expressly aimlessly endlessly carelessly hopelessly painlessly fearlessly helplessly tirelessly ruthlessly selflessly needlessly

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Frequently asked questions

What does “recklessly” mean?

The word “recklessly” means in a way that ignores danger or likely consequences. In plain terms, doing something in a rash, careless-of-consequences way.

How do you use “recklessly” in a sentence?

Here is “recklessly” used in a sentence: “He spent the inheritance recklessly within a year.”

What part of speech is “recklessly”?

“Recklessly” is an adverb.

What is the meaning of recklessly?

"recklessly" (adv) means in a way that ignores danger or likely consequences.