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).