heedless meaning
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heedless (adjective): marked by or paying little heed or attention.
heedless has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
heedless as an adjective
- marked by or paying little heed or attention
- We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is bad economics
- heedless of danger
- heedless of the child's crying
Synonyms: unheeding
Opposite: heedful
Related forms: heedlessness
- characterized by careless unconcern
- the heedless generosity and the spasmodic extravagance of persons used to large fortunes
- reckless squandering of public funds
Synonyms: reckless
Similar: careless
Related forms: heedlessness
Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with HE · words ending in SS · 8-letter words
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