# recklessly

/ˈɹɛkɫəsɫi/ (US) · /ɹˈɛkləsli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/recklessly
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

in a way that shows you do not care about the danger or the rules. You use this when someone acts without thinking about the possible bad results.

For teachers: in a manner that shows a lack of care for safety or the consequences of one's actions.

## Examples

- He drove recklessly through the busy city streets.
- The company was fined for recklessly ignoring the safety regulations that led to the accident.
- The pilot was charged with recklessly endangering the lives of the passengers by flying through a severe storm without proper equipment.

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