recklessly

adverb

Definition of recklesslynext
as in impulsively

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Recent Examples of recklessly But rushing recklessly into a plan to spend nearly $1 billion in tax revenue would underscore the narrative that the county is too rash in its spending. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 Grace seems to hope for escalation at every turn and is recklessly determined to bring it about. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 According to his critics, Gyanesh Kumar, the chief election commissioner, acted unilaterally and recklessly in pursuing the revision of voter rolls in ways that violated normal procedures. — Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026 All three face charges of affray, robbery, recklessly causing injury and theft. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 But the parks department will involve law enforcement when people behave recklessly, parks director Nick Walker said. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026 Court records show he's been charged with third-degree murder, strangulation, involuntary manslaughter and recklessly endangering another person. — CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Thiero started the summer moving too quickly through games, crashing into the lane and flying recklessly toward the rim. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 On paper, the Republican senator from Missouri’s idea of punishing labs or users who have indeed acted recklessly or negligently while developing or deploying AI systems is a good one. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recklessly
  1. impulsively
  2. impetuously
  3. rashly
  4. hurriedly
  5. thoughtlessly
  6. headfirst
  7. precipitously
  8. haphazardly
Adverb
  • After a long night in the privacy of his room, Godwin impulsively painted over the wallpaper that covered the ceiling with a creamy white paint.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Moore plays Mona, a meek, thoroughly unseen wife and mother who impulsively decides to audition for a community theater musical despite having no experience.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of impulsively
Adverb
  • Moreover, Elliott does not act impetuously in its activism.
    — Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
Definition of impetuously
Adverb
  • With her social life in tatters and a world of her anxieties realized, Tae-ju rashly skips town, heading for the tranquil coastal guesthouse of another friend.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • No one should approach the AI situation rashly.
    — Revana Sharfuddin, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Definition of rashly
Adverb
  • Her husband hurriedly shut the door and begged her to see a doctor for a tranquilizer prescription.
    — Elvira Navarro, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Antonelli hurriedly informed his race engineer, Peter Bonnington, who had been regularly reminding the Italian to adhere to track limits throughout the race and to look after his car.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of hurriedly
Adverb
  • Finally, implementation itself can create friction if done too quickly or thoughtlessly.
    — Sujay Jadhav, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The floor was covered with water, and the guard was thoughtlessly dropping files into it.
    — Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
Definition of thoughtlessly
Adverb
  • And those customers are running headfirst into what experts say is a legal gray area for flood protections.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Alpenglow Expeditions founder Adrian Ballinger, is constantly leaning headfirst into uncertainties, having led more than 150 climbs across six continents, most impressively summiting Mount Everest 10 times.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
Definition of headfirst
Adverb
  • Because borrowing rates are unlikely to drop precipitously in the near term, a catalyst for an auto sales boom remains elusive.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Water levels dropping so precipitously threaten entire Western communities and economies, but many can’t help but be awed by how quickly Glen Canyon has recovered ecologically as the water receded.
    — Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of precipitously
Adverb
  • Each of the nine beauty favorites below can be haphazardly thrown from your vanity into your bag and through TSA.
    — ElleAnna Revell, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The absence of a living monarch on our money, or on our travel documents, was not an accident haphazardly arrived at but a declaration of equality meant to be flourished and displayed.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of haphazardly

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