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English adjective: heedless

1. heedless marked by or paying little heed or attention


SamplesWe 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.


Synonymsunheeding


Similarcareless, deaf, indifferent, regardless


Attributeattentiveness, heed, paying attention, regard


Antonymsheedful, paying attention, attentive, thoughtful

2. heedless characterized by careless unconcern


SamplesThe heedless generosity and the spasmodic extravagance of persons used to large fortunes.
Reckless squandering of public funds.


Synonymsreckless


Similarcareless


Antonymscareful









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