reckless
Example Sentences
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If a chicken strayed too close to the cooking pot, his tale was about a reckless chicken.
From Literature
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In 2022 he threatened to invade neighbouring Kenya, triggering a backlash from Kenyans who trolled him for his "reckless" comments.
From BBC
Truman, from Weston-super-Mare, denies arson and being reckless as to whether life was endangered.
From BBC
He could find himself dissenting against policies he considers reckless—an extraordinary step that could overshadow any rate decision.
He shrinks it with reckless gestures aimed at keeping his name in the news.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.