Lax and Reckless

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Lax adjective - Failing to give proper care and attention.

Usage example: lax parents who let their kids stay out as late as they want

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Reckless and lax are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reckless" instead an adjective "Lax".

Nearby Word: laxly

Reckless adjective - Having or showing a lack of concern for the consequences of one's actions.

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Lax and reckless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lax" instead an adjective "Reckless".

Nearby Words: recklessness, recklessly

Screw the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right: Stephen is an excellent firefighter, but he has a rather reckless and lax attitude to procedure and the rules, never wearing his mask, never waiting for his hose teams, always going head-on into even the worst blazes, etc.

Source: Film / Backdraft

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