Heedful: meaning, definitions and examples

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heedful

 

[ หˆhiหd.fษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

cautious attention

Heedful means alert and paying careful attention to something. It often implies being mindful of potential dangers or issues that may arise. A heedful person takes great care to consider all factors before making decisions.

Synonyms

attentive, careful, cautious, mindful

Examples of usage

  • She was heedful of the warning signs on the road.
  • The teacher was heedful of her students' needs.
  • A heedful approach can prevent accidents.
  • Being heedful in negotiations can lead to better outcomes.

Translations

Translations of the word "heedful" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคตเคงเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aufmerksam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ waspada

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะฒะฐะถะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uwaลผny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณจๆ„ๆทฑใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท attentif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ atento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikkatli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ์˜ ๊นŠ์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชูŠู‚ุธ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pozornรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pozornรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็•™ๅฟƒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pozoren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ varkรกr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐา› ะฑะพะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“แƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diqqษ™tli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ atento

Etymology

The word 'heedful' traces back to the Old English word 'hฤ“d', which means 'care' or 'attention'. Its roots can be found in the Proto-Germanic 'haidwล', related to the idea of being cautious or deliberate in action. The modern usage of the term evolved to specifically denote a careful consideration of potential issues or dangers. Throughout the Middle Ages, the term was commonly used in literature and moral writings to emphasize the necessity of mindfulness and vigilance in one's actions. Over time, 'heedful' became associated with a broader sense of attentiveness, encompassing not only safety but also awareness of social cues and interpersonal dynamics.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,565, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.