recklessness

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking heed or caution; rash.

  - "His recklessness led to a dangerous situation."
  - "Despite the risks, she drove recklessly through the construction zone."

• noun

  Acting without regard for the consequences; imprudent.

  - "The recklessness of youth is often a source of concern for parents."
  - "The recklessness of the thief was the downfall of the entire heist."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with recklessness
wildness , carelessness , thoughtlessness , restlessness

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Variants

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reckless , recklessly , recklessness , recklessnesses

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Forms

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recklessly, more reckless, most reckless

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Etymology

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From Old French reclusite, meaning 'seclusion, retirement,' from reclus 'shut up' + -ite. Recklessness came to mean 'disregard for consequences' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. Recklessness is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'rashness'.

2. In the world of finance, 'reckless' can refer to excessive risk-taking that can lead to significant losses.

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Related Concepts

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1. risk-taking: Recklessness is a form of risk-taking, but it goes beyond calculated risks and disregards potential consequences.

2. impulsivity: Impulsivity and recklessness are related, as impulsive actions can be reckless, but recklessness can also refer to a general disregard for consequences, even if actions are not impulsive.

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Culture

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Recklessness is a common theme in literature, particularly in adventure stories and coming-of-age narratives. It can represent the thrill of youth, the pursuit of freedom, or the consequences of taking unnecessary risks.

How to Memorize "recklessness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person taking unnecessary risks without considering the consequences. Imagine them disregarding warnings and acting impulsively.

2. associate
   

   - Associate recklessness with the image of a person driving a car without a seatbelt, or jumping off a cliff without checking the depth of the water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Rash actions, careless consequences' to help memorize the meaning of recklessness.

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