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recklessness

nounfeminine/impɾuˈdẽsiɐ/medium

im·pru·den·ci·a

Definition

Lack of prudence; an action or behavior that shows lack of care or consideration of risks.
His recklessness in driving resulted in a serious accident.
Recklessness in financial management led to the ruin of the company.
Common collocations
serious recklessnessact of recklessnessrecklessness at work

Etymology

Do latim 'imprudentia' (falta de prudência).

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