Behind a heap of modern terms, it's easy to lose the classic notation for everyday things. If suddenly a grandmother calls her grandson reckless - is that how? Does she scold, pay tribute to his energy and youth, or hint at something more? Let's take a look at the story.
Classic interpretation
Native speakers instantly notice a certain word with a negative prefix. But usually two key meanings are put into a term:
daring or careless;
reckless and frantic.
In the first case, they mean a fervent character that allows a person to give a damn about any dangers and warnings. Reckless youth can walk around all night, drink suspicious cocktails and go on risky trips, ignoring the warnings of special services.
The second interpretation emphasizes the unrestrained person. Such a person is easily carried away, but rarely understands the matter to the smallest detail. About whom can I say that? In the figurative meaning of the word, reckless - one who forgets about sleep and the weekend. It can be completely devoted to office work, disappears in the garden all day or is locked in the workshop to create a magnificent miniature of a historic ship.
The origins of meaning
But why exactly? We need to look at the "Sabbath", through the rejection of which we come to the desired word. There are also two options:
from the Jewish "Shabbat" - Saturday, the day of rest and prayer;
to the medieval "Sabbath" - a gathering of witches.
It is not so much about the weekend, but about the commandments. Divine providence obliges a person to quit his job and devote himself to his family with prayers on Saturday. If the mortal does not think about the future, has rejected the instructions, he puts himself in a dangerous position. Pretty arrogant or too forgetful, to circumvent any prohibitions, commits a terrible sin.
Exclude the religious component, and get a complete rejection of the holidays. Someone drives themselves for profit, pays health for ambition. "Sabbath in black." Regardless of the interpretation, those around indicate a reckless person to excessive fatalism. Refusing the rules and the routine that has been verified over the centuries, you can harm not only yourself, but also relatives, friends, colleagues.
Application by contemporaries
Shame on being reckless? This is entirely up to you. The implicit negative connotation has been forgotten, and today the term indicates only enthusiasm without regard to potential risks. Nothing prevents you from doing your favorite things, working with absolute dedication and at the same time not wasting your health in vain: diaries and gadgets will tell you when it's time to stop.