English adjective: heedless | |||
1. | heedless marked by or paying little heed or attention | ||
Samples | 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 | ||
Similar | careless, deaf, indifferent, regardless | ||
Attribute | attentiveness, heed, paying attention, regard | ||
Antonyms | heedful, paying attention, attentive, thoughtful | ||
2. | heedless characterized by careless unconcern | ||
Samples | The heedless generosity and the spasmodic extravagance of persons used to large fortunes. Reckless squandering of public funds. | ||
Synonyms | reckless | ||
Similar | careless | ||
Antonyms | careful | ||