recklessly
In a rash or reckless manner, without regard for cost or consequenceIn a rash or reckless manner, without regard for cost or consequence
» He killed himself by driving recklessly.
Meaning
2 sensesIn a rash or reckless manner, without regard for cost or consequence
leichtsinnig
опроме́тчивоoprométčivo
in a reckless manner
With contempt for the rights, feelings, or well-being of others.
rücksichtslos
опроме́тчивоoprométčivo
Examples
8 sentencesHe killed himself by driving recklessly.
My son has a tendency to act recklessly.
deMein Sohn neigt zu rücksichtslosem Verhalten.
He survived an accident last year, but still drives recklessly.
I am a big spender who spends money rather recklessly.
John was driving recklessly.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 2
Origin
From Middle English reklesly, from Old English rēcelēaslīce; equivalent to reckless + -ly.From Middle English reklesly, from Old English rēcelēaslīce; equivalent to reckless + -ly.
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Forms
more recklessly, most recklessly| Comparative | more recklessly Lesson |
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| Superlative | most recklessly |
regular
Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb