Heedless
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhiːdləs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Heedless is an adjective meaning Unaware; without noticing; careless; inattentive.
Meaning
Unaware; without noticing; careless; inattentive.
Example Sentences
Sing we joyous, all together, heedless of the wind and weather.
Brutes […] / Ruminate heedleſs of the ſcene outſpread / Beneath, beyond, and ſtretching far away / From inland regions to the diſtant main.
"A fine man, that Dunwody, yonder," commented the young captain, as they parted, and as he turned to his prisoner. "We'll see him on in Washington some day. He is strengthening his forces now against Mr. Benton out there. A strong man—a strong one; and a heedless."
Synonyms for heedless
Depending on context, synonyms include thoughtless, careless, regardless, unheeding, reckless.
Antonyms for heedless
Common opposites include attentive, thoughtful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thoughtless, careless, regardless, unheeding, indifferent, reckless.
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