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recklessly

Main Entry:: reck·less
Pronunciation:: \ˈre-kləs\
Function:: adjective
Date:: before 12th century

1 : marked by lack of proper caution : careless of consequences 2 : irresponsible <reckless charges>

synonyms see adventurous

— reck·less·ly adverb

— reck·less·ness noun

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