recklessly
Translation
carelessly, rashly, without caution
Examples
He drove recklessly down the street.
He drove recklessly down the street.
She was spending money recklessly.
She was spending money recklessly.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) recklessly to do (sth.) recklessly He drove recklessly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: carelessly, rashly, heedlessly; Antonyms: carefully, cautiously
Etymology
From 'reck' (an old word for 'to care') + '-less' (without) + '-ly' (adverb suffix). Literally 'without care'.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'wreck-lessly'. If you do things recklessly, you might cause a wreck.