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Meaning of heedless
The primary meaning of the word "heedless" is being careless or indifferent to consequences or potential risks.
Etymology of heedless
The word "heedless" has its roots in Old English "hēdan" which means "to heed" or "to pay attention to"
It originated in the 14th century, derived from the word "heed" and the suffix "-less" which forms an adjective indicating a lack or absence of something
Synonyms
Definitions
- Paying no attention to advice or warnings
- * Showing a careless or indifferent attitude to something, especially a potential risk or problem
- * Without care or thought for the consequences of one's actions
Usage Examples
- The driver was heedless of the speed limit and was stopped by the police
- * She was heedless of the warning signs and proceeded with the dangerous experiment
- * Heedless of the consequences, they decided to go ahead with the plan