noun
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.”
noun
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The quality of acting without regard for danger or consequences.
"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.
Common pairings
sheer recklessness
reckless of the consequences
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Word forms
- Plural
- recklessnesses
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Etymology
From "reckless" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ness."
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for recklessness
lawlessness
selflessness
carelessness
homelessness
restlessness
helplessness
hopelessness
ruthlessness
weightlessness
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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.
