reckless
Example Sentences
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Henry is a 23-year-old and will, of course, bounce back, but it was reckless and a poor decision.
From BBC
The government says "reckless" producers and suppliers who don't check the purpose of any sale are breaking the law.
From BBC
She could have done this in a manner that looks suspect but is merely clumsy or reckless.
From MarketWatch
The pair -- a 25-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman -- have each been charged with one count of "reckless foreign interference", which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years' imprisonment.
From Barron's
Even though he’d done a reckless thing, part of him felt free.
From Literature
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