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Recent Examples of recklessness
In this movie-length sequel, Shelby decides to break his self-isolation when his son's recklessness forces his hand.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
However, without phronesis, too much courage may become recklessness, or too little courage could result in cowardice.
—Tim Hulsey, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Just last month, a 16-year-old was charged as an adult with dangerous possession of a firearm and criminal recklessness after being accused of shooting a firearm out of a vehicle at police while being pursued.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 10 Mar. 2026
Rather than finding redemption, however, Corby—unable to shed his macho tendencies—continues to suffer because of his own recklessness.
—Eric Magnuson, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Crown Point police said that Angelle Czaja, 23, was charged with felony criminal recklessness and misdemeanor failure to remain at the scene of an accident with bodily injury.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Something that felt cathartic and something that had all that impulse and that, sort of, recklessness.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Others chimed in accusing Blackbird of recklessness and profit-chasing and demanding that the company reimburse taxpayers for the expense of the rescue operations.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Elias Thomas, 25, is charged with criminal recklessness and unlawful carrying of a handgun.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
However, without phronesis, too much courage may become recklessness, or too little courage could result in cowardice.
—Tim Hulsey, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Just last month, a 16-year-old was charged as an adult with dangerous possession of a firearm and criminal recklessness after being accused of shooting a firearm out of a vehicle at police while being pursued.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 10 Mar. 2026
Rather than finding redemption, however, Corby—unable to shed his macho tendencies—continues to suffer because of his own recklessness.
—Eric Magnuson, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Crown Point police said that Angelle Czaja, 23, was charged with felony criminal recklessness and misdemeanor failure to remain at the scene of an accident with bodily injury.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Something that felt cathartic and something that had all that impulse and that, sort of, recklessness.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Others chimed in accusing Blackbird of recklessness and profit-chasing and demanding that the company reimburse taxpayers for the expense of the rescue operations.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Elias Thomas, 25, is charged with criminal recklessness and unlawful carrying of a handgun.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recklessness
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Head coach Sean Miller went right up to him afterward, apparently angry at his carelessness that could’ve cost the Longhorns the game.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Also, of course, there was always the danger of damage in transit, of human carelessness.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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And yet, Washington responded to Genet not with rashness and bravado but with restraint made public law.—
Maurizio Valsania,
The Conversation,
9 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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Burnett described a world that felt ancient and almost fabled—wide, grey Yorkshire moors that stretched endlessly under heavy skies, so different from my own mountains and yet somehow carrying the same wildness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Some of their most captivating dishes are the result of complete acts of wildness, with many racing from idea to fruition in the hours before service.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Plaintiffs also allege that the city of Gary’s negligence led to the accident, including because VonBank is a city employee, and the lawsuit claims that the city is liable for his acts.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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In these instances, drivers may still be held liable for ordinary negligence.—
Ethan M. Stone,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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The heedlessness of the children has touched her mood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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Understandably, the error prompted fiery discussions online about the irresponsibility of allowing AI systems to report and repackage the news.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
25 Feb. 2026
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That, of course, is second only to the fiscal irresponsibility of our city leaders.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Recklessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recklessness. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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