1. The act of harvesting or selecting items in a careless, hasty, or irresponsible manner without proper consideration for quality, safety, or consequences
Reckless picking of fruit before it ripens can damage the crop.
A colheita imprudente de frutas antes do amadurecimento pode prejudicar a safra.
2. In music/guitar, playing notes or strings without care, precision, or proper technique
His reckless picking technique resulted in poor sound quality.
Sua técnica de dedilhado imprudente resultou em qualidade de som ruim.