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recklessness

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/ˈrɛkləsnəs/ · reck-less-ness

The trait of acting carelessly and irresponsibly, without regard to the possible consequences.

Meanings

nounformal

The trait of acting carelessly and irresponsibly, without regard to the possible consequences.

ایسی خصوصیت کہ بے احتیاطی اور ذمہ داری کے بغیر عمل کرنا، ممکنہ نتائج کی پرواہ نہ کرنا۔

بے احتیاطی

be ehtiyaati

Synonyms

carelessnessirresponsibilityfoolhardinessبے احتیاطیلاپرواہیغفلت

Antonyms

cautioncarefulnessresponsibilityاحتیاطخود احتیاطیذمہ داری

Common Collocations

  • recklessness in driving
  • recklessness of youth
  • financial recklessness

Example Sentences

His recklessness on the road led to a serious accident.

سڑک پر اس کی بے احتیاطی کے باعث ایک سنگین حادثہ پیش آیا۔

Sadak par is ki be ehtiyaati ke baais ek sangeen haadsa pesh aaya.

The company's financial recklessness resulted in bankruptcy.

کمپنی کی مالی بے احتیاطی کا نتیجہ دیوالیہ پن کے صورت میں نکلا۔

Company ki maali be ehtiyaati ka natija diwaliya pan ke soorat mein nikla.

Youthful recklessness often leads to poor decisions.

جوانی کی بے احتیاطی اکثر غلط فیصلوں کی طرف لے جاتی ہے۔

Jawani ki be ehtiyaati aksar ghalat faislon ki taraf le jaati hai.

Easily Confused With

carelessness:While both imply a lack of attention, carelessness can be less severe than recklessness, which is more about indifference to consequences.

Word Family

reckless
adjectiveبے احتیاط
recklessly
adverbبے احتیاطی سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'Reckless' as 'risking losses' which leads to 'recklessness'.

Imagine a person driving a car without a seatbelt, signifying recklessness.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہمیشہ ہوگی سب کی بے احتیاطیوں کی بات، پھر کوئی ایک بہانہ بھی نہ ہوگا؛

Hamesha hogi sab ki be ehtiyaatiyon ki baat, Phir koi aik bahaana bhi na hoga;

There will always be talk of everyone's recklessness, Then there will be no excuse left;

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بے احتیاطی سے محفوظ رہو۔

Be ehtiyaati se mehfooz raho.

Stay safe from recklessness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "reclicness" — carelessness

First known use: 14th century

The term 'recklessness' emerged during the late Old English period and has evolved to describe a lack of concern for the consequences of actions.