recklessness
Translation
recklessness, rashness, carelessness
Examples
His recklessness caused the accident.
His recklessness caused the accident.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) recklessness someone's quality of being reckless His recklessness was shocking.
Similar Words
Synonyms: carelessness, rashness, imprudence; Antonyms: caution, care, prudence
Etymology
From "reck" (to care) + "-less" (without) + "-ness" (noun suffix for a state or quality). The state of being without care.
Memory Tips
The "-ness" suffix turns the adjective "reckless" into a noun describing the quality of being reckless.