Heedless: meaning, definitions and examples
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heedless
[ ˈhiːdlɪs ]
inattentive
Showing a reckless lack of care or attention; careless.
Synonyms
careless, inattentive, reckless, unmindful
Examples of usage
- Heedless drivers often cause accidents on the road.
- She proceeded heedlessly, unaware of the dangers around her.
- The heedless hiker ignored the warning signs and got lost in the forest.
without care
In a way that shows a lack of attention or consideration for the consequences of one's actions.
Synonyms
carelessly, recklessly, thoughtlessly
Examples of usage
- She spoke heedlessly, not realizing the impact of her words.
- He rushed heedlessly into the situation without thinking it through.
Translations
Translations of the word "heedless" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descuidado
🇮🇳 लापरवाह
🇩🇪 unachtsam
🇮🇩 ceroboh
🇺🇦 неуважний
🇵🇱 nieuważny
🇯🇵 不注意な
🇫🇷 insouciant
🇪🇸 descuido
🇹🇷 dikkatsiz
🇰🇷 부주의한
🇸🇦 متهور
🇨🇿 nedbalý
🇸🇰 nedbanlivý
🇨🇳 疏忽的
🇸🇮 nepreviden
🇮🇸 óvarkár
🇰🇿 немқұрайлы
🇬🇪 უზრუნველყოფილი
🇦🇿 ehtiyatsız
🇲🇽 descuidado
Etymology
The word 'heedless' originated from the combination of 'heed' meaning to pay attention to and the suffix '-less' indicating without. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century, evolving to describe someone who is inattentive or careless. Over the years, 'heedless' has retained its original meaning of lacking caution or awareness.
See also: heed, heedlessly, heedlessness.