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Recent Examples of recklessness
Sierra Johnson, 23, is charged with three counts each of neglect of a dependent and criminal recklessness.
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Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Five other kids, ages 10 to 17, were listed on the police report, and Tre would be arrested and charged with criminal recklessness, obstruction of justice and dangerous possession of a firearm.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Bovino flailed back at every affront instead of focusing on his mission, not realizing his recklessness was eroding public support for his cause and threatening it altogether.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
In this movie-length sequel, Shelby decides to break his self-isolation when his son's recklessness forces his hand.
—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
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
Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Five other kids, ages 10 to 17, were listed on the police report, and Tre would be arrested and charged with criminal recklessness, obstruction of justice and dangerous possession of a firearm.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Bovino flailed back at every affront instead of focusing on his mission, not realizing his recklessness was eroding public support for his cause and threatening it altogether.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
In this movie-length sequel, Shelby decides to break his self-isolation when his son's recklessness forces his hand.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recklessness
Noun
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Carl vents to Jesse and Ben, saying Kyle’s snub represents more than carelessness.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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The officials’ performance reflected carelessness in the process.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
30 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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Still, its close proximity to one of the most populous cities in the nation has spurred a five-year boom, drawing new residents (including celebrities such as Friday Night Lights star Kyle Chandler) and weekend visitors with its distinct wildness and quietude compared to the nearby metropolis.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Red Sox erased the lead in the bottom of the second, as Vásquez caught a bit of the wildness.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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In California, with its history of wildfires often caused by arson or negligence, prosecutors have not shied away from filing criminal charges, including murder, against people suspected of starting blazes or explosions, Taylor said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Jurors found Smith was liable for negligence in Dalessio’s death and awarded her family $15,235,245, court papers said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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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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Still, being private isn’t a license to let laxness creep in.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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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 18 Apr. 2026.
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