Recklessness

Alternative forms

• rechlessness, retchlessness obsolete

Origin

From Middle English reklesnes, from Old English rēcelēasnes ("recklessness, carelessness, negligence"), equivalent to reckless + -ness.

Full definition of recklessness

Noun

1. The state or quality of being reckless or heedless, of taking unnecessary risks.His recklessness repeatedly put him in danger.