recklessness
Recklessness (noun) means the quality of acting without regard for danger or consequences. Example: “His recklessness behind the wheel eventually cost him his license.”
How to use recklessness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe habit or state of being reckless.
Word forms
recklessnesses plural
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His _____ behind the wheel eventually cost him his license.
Etymology
From "reckless" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ness."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “recklessness” mean?
The word “recklessness” means the quality of acting without regard for danger or consequences. In plain terms, the habit or state of being reckless.
How do you use “recklessness” in a sentence?
Here is “recklessness” used in a sentence: “His recklessness behind the wheel eventually cost him his license.”
What part of speech is “recklessness”?
“Recklessness” is a noun.
What is the meaning of recklessness?
"recklessness" (noun) means the quality of acting without regard for danger or consequences.