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recklessly
[/ˈrɛkləsli/]
adverb
imprudentemente
1.
in a manner lacking caution or care; without considering consequences or danger
He drove recklessly through the city streets.
Ele dirigiu imprudentemente pelas ruas da cidade.
2.
with wild abandon or without regard for safety or propriety
She spent money recklessly without thinking about her future.
Ela gastava dinheiro imprudentemente sem pensar no seu futuro.
NYC Slang
like a maniac; crazy-style
Synonyms
carelessly
heedlessly
rash
negligently
wildly
dangerously
Antonyms
carefully
cautiously
prudently
thoughtfully
responsibly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
imprudentemente
most common usage
Brazil
sem cuidado
alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
imprudentemente
standard usage, same as Brazilian
Portugal
desastrosamente
emphasis on disastrous consequences
Related Idioms & Phrases
play with fire
take unnecessary risks
throw caution to the wind
act without thinking
tempt fate
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