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Recent Examples of recklessness
And there’s nothing that can compensate me for the damage that her recklessness did.
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
From there, the glimmers of a more peaceful existence — one fueled by expression, not recklessness — give Lidia hope.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
God forbid one of our boys gets killed because of this recklessness.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Sean, who doesn't have that same level of privilege, fears that his career will suffer due to Jonah's recklessness.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Dec. 2025
After a multi-billion dollar settlement from BP and regulatory reform, the nationwide outcry over industry recklessness quieted to a murmur.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
In McTaggart's opinion, the eyebrow-raising relationship was a result of both Kick's rebellious nature and a bit of post-war recklessness.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Silence in the face of recklessness is not an option.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Rick and Martin try to figure out what to do about Nile’s recklessness and the resulting fiasco with Dominguez.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
From there, the glimmers of a more peaceful existence — one fueled by expression, not recklessness — give Lidia hope.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
God forbid one of our boys gets killed because of this recklessness.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Sean, who doesn't have that same level of privilege, fears that his career will suffer due to Jonah's recklessness.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Dec. 2025
After a multi-billion dollar settlement from BP and regulatory reform, the nationwide outcry over industry recklessness quieted to a murmur.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
In McTaggart's opinion, the eyebrow-raising relationship was a result of both Kick's rebellious nature and a bit of post-war recklessness.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Silence in the face of recklessness is not an option.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Rick and Martin try to figure out what to do about Nile’s recklessness and the resulting fiasco with Dominguez.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recklessness
Noun
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But the turnovers that are born of carelessness?—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Straight-up errors, like the errant pass from James Tarkowski that led to Brentford’s opener, or Tim Iroegbunam’s carelessness before their third, have not been common flaws.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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His audacity and her rashness might surprise some.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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At other times, the result can be both immediate and devastating, as seen in many traffic accidents caused by impatience, inattentiveness, or rashness.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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From delicate creeping figs to hefty monstera, indoor vining plants bring a touch of wildness into your home.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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Zhao, co-writing with O’Farrell, goes straight for the tear ducts, with crucial help from a superb cast led by Buckley — who, like her character, seems to have an extraordinary ability to dispense with artifice and access a wildness simmering beneath the surface.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Boston Herald,
26 Nov. 2025
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The lawsuit also alleges WSU was liable for claims of outrageous conduct and other forms of negligence.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The legal claims included negligence, wrongful death, deceptive trade practices, and product liability.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The heedlessness of the children has touched her mood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Despite their ongoing reliance on the United States in the short term, these allies will seek to protect themselves against American irresponsibility going forward.—
Robert E. Kelly,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Dec. 2025
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That's the – that’s the irresponsibility that has completely devastated our country, Kristen.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
30 Nov. 2025
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“Recklessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recklessness. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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