Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
behave recklessly
verb phrase
/bɪˈheɪv ˈrɛk.ləs.li/
Definition
To act in a manner that is careless or irresponsible, often due to a lack of consideration for the consequences.
Examples
- He tends to behave recklessly when he is under stress.
- Parents often worry when teenagers behave recklessly during their outings.
- The driver was charged because he chose to behave recklessly on the wet roads.
Meaning
This phrase suggests that a person is not thinking about the possible dangers or negative outcomes of their actions, leading to risky or foolish behavior.
Synonyms
- act irresponsibly
- take foolish risks
- act carelessly
- be impulsive
