Heedless

usgb/ˈhiːdləs/
adjective

Not paying attention to what one is doing.

He was heedless of the danger signs and walked straight into trouble.
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Often appears as...

  • heedless of danger
  • heedless risk
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Negative Connotation

Using 'heedless' implies negative judgment towards someone's actions or attitude.

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His heedless spending got him into debt.
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Possible Outcomes

'Heedless' often suggests that bad results could follow because important things were ignored.

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The hikers were heedless of the weather forecast and got caught in a storm.
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Inattentiveness

'Heedless' describes a lack of attention but doesn't always mean it was intentional.

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The child was heedless of her surroundings and lost her way.
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carelessinattentiveindifferentmindfulnegligentobliviousrecklessthoughtless
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