reckless
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Reckless indifference is displayed when someone acts with “a blatant disregard for the potential consequences of their actions,” even if those actions create a substantial risk of death or serious injury to others.
From Slate • Aug. 8, 2025
The US director's debut film, Reckless, was released in 1984 and starred Daryl Hannah and Aidan Quinn.
From BBC • May 9, 2025
The Black-owned business also serves fried catfish, gumbo and fried chicken along a drag that has turned into an emerging restaurant row with Reckless Noodle, Wood Shop BBQ and Standard Brewing.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2022
“Mr. Everett entered a plea of guilty to Reckless Driving and the matter is scheduled for sentencing on September 8,” Everett’s attorney, Kaveh Noorishad, said in a statement obtained by NBC Sports Washington.
From Washington Times • Jul. 19, 2022
“Who am I to believe? A Re’lar of three years, or an E’lir of two months? A scriv in my employ, or an unfamiliar student found guilty of Reckless Use of Sympathy?”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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