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A heedless runner might miss the stop sign.
What does Heedless mean?
Heedless means careless about warnings or advice.
Dictionary definition
Not paying attention to advice, warnings, or possible results.
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The heedless character ignored the map and got lost.
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The fable shows that heedless choices can cause trouble when warnings are ignored.
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What does heedless mean?
Heedless describes not paying attention to warnings or advice.
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Which word is an antonym of heedless?
Careful is an opposite because it means paying attention.
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Heedless fits a sentence about ignoring a warning.
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MeaningHeedless means careless about warnings or advice.
ExampleExample: A heedless runner might miss the stop sign.
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- heed · lis
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- heed
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- lis
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Synonyms
Words like Heedless
carelessNot careful enough.
thoughtlessNot thinking about effects or others.
recklessTaking risks without enough care.
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Heedless word family
Base word
heedless
adverb
heedlessly
In a heedless way.
noun
heedlessness
The state of ignoring warnings or advice.
verb
heed
To pay careful attention.
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