adv
recklessly
Recklessly (adv) means In a way that ignores danger or likely consequences. Example: “He spent the inheritance recklessly within a year.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in a rash, careless-of-consequences way.
Common pairings
spend recklessly
act recklessly
drive recklessly
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more recklessly
- Superlative
- most recklessly
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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.
