recklessness
/'reklisnis/
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Definition
Noun: * The trait of giving little thought to danger: The quality or state of acting without caution or care for the consequences, especially regarding potential harm or danger. It implies a lack of prudence and a disregard for safety.
Usage
- "Recklessness" is an uncountable noun. It describes a characteristic or behavior, not a single act.
- It is often used in legal, formal, and critical contexts to describe behavior that is dangerously careless.
- Common collocations include: , , , .
Examples
- The driver's recklessness caused a serious accident on the highway.
- He was fired for his recklessness in handling sensitive company data.
- The prosecutor argued that the defendant acted with criminal recklessness.
Advanced Usage
- "Wanton recklessness": This legal phrase emphasizes a complete and unjustifiable disregard for a high risk of harm.
- The court found him guilty of assault with wanton recklessness.
- "Recklessness" in negligence law: Often denotes a mental state where a person consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk.
Variants and Related Words
- Reckless (adjective): Characterized by recklessness.
- He was charged with reckless driving.
- Recklessly (adverb): In a reckless manner.
- She spent her money recklessly.
Synonyms
- Rashness: Acting with haste and without due consideration.
- Imprudence: Lack of wisdom or care for the future.
- Foolhardiness: Boldness that is foolish because it ignores danger.
- Carelessness: Lack of attention or consideration.
Antonyms
- Caution
- Prudence
- Carefulness
- Circumspection
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To throw caution to the wind: To stop being careful and act recklessly.
- He threw caution to the wind and invested all his savings in the risky venture.
Noun
- the trait of giving little thought to danger