reckless abandon

[rek-lis uh-ban-duhn]

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noun

unrestrained surrender to impulse or passion, without regard for convention, appearances, good sense, or risk.
He played with reckless abandon, his enthusiasm for the game flowing from his every pore.
With this data deal you'll be able to stream movies and music with reckless abandon.

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Confusables Note

See reckless abandonment ( def. ).

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Word History and Origins

Origin of reckless abandon¹

First recorded in 1830–40

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Last time you and I spoke, you told me you you’d learned to pursue your art with less of the reckless abandon of your youth.

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And the sheer bravado, fearlessness and almost reckless abandon that has taken Flick's side to the Double and within a heartbeat of the Champions League final has brought the smiles back - not just to Barcelona but to lovers of the beautiful game.

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He and his enablers are following through on this plan with reckless abandon.

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Another relatively new discovery I’ve eaten with reckless abandon in the past five years is halloumi, often featured in Greek cuisine, slicked with olive oil and a touch of honey, served alongside olives, pita or salads.

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At the center of this scheme is an effort to replace the existing federal bureaucracy with "an army of people who have a biblical worldview" and a willingness to "lead with reckless abandon."

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