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reckless

adjective/ˈrɛkləs/

B1CEFR level
40/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

Acting with conscious disregard of an obvious and serious risk.

By ignoring the warnings, the operator was reckless as to the danger posed to bystanders.

Similar: rash

Topic: Tort in Legal English

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