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recklessly

/ˈrɛk.ləs.li/
reck · less · ly
Adjective:reckless
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• adverb

1

In a rash, heedless, or irresponsible manner, without thinking or caring about the consequences or dangers of an action.

Example

"The driver swerved recklessly through the heavy traffic, endangering everyone on the highway."

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• Rhymes for recklessly

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reciter
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reckon
reckoner

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'reckless' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'reckless' derives from Old English 'reccelēas' (meaning 'careless' or 'heedless'), from the obsolete verb 'reck' ('to take care or heed').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Recklessly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/recklessly
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