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be reckless

[/bi ˈrekləs/]
verb phrase
ser imprudente / ser temerário
1. to act or behave without regard for consequences or danger; to be careless and irresponsible
He was being reckless by driving at such high speed in the rain.
Ele estava sendo imprudente ao dirigir em alta velocidade na chuva.
2. to show a lack of concern for the safety or well-being of others
It would be reckless of us to ignore the warning signs.
Seria temerário de nossa parte ignorar os sinais de aviso.
NYC Slang
go hard / go rogue / play with fire
Synonyms
be carelessbe irresponsiblebe rashbe hastybe foolish
Antonyms
be cautiousbe carefulbe prudentbe responsiblebe mindful

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser imprudente / ser temerário
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser imprudente / cair na loucura
colloquial variant
São Paulo
ser imprudente / agir de forma irresponsável
standard usage
Portugal
ser imprudente / ser precipitado
formal and standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw caution to the wind
play with fire
take unnecessary risks
act without thinking
rush in where angels fear to tread
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