heedlessness
- a word derived from heedless.
Example Sentences
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Heedlessness of conditions, or recklessness of dangers, defeat effort everywhere, as well as in privateering; nor is even the chapter of unforeseen accident confined to military affairs.
From Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 1 by Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)
Heedlessness on my side, a crooked judge on his.
From From a Bench in Our Square by Adams, Samuel Hopkins
Monks whom Heedfulness delighteth, seeing fear in Heedlessness, Cannot fall into destruction; they are near Nibbāna's shore.
From The Buddha's Path of Virtue A Translation of the Dhammapada by Woodward, Frank Lee
Cleave not thou to Heedlessness, cleave not thou to Passion's snares; Strenuous and meditative, wisdom winneth widespread bliss.
From The Buddha's Path of Virtue A Translation of the Dhammapada by Woodward, Frank Lee
Heedlessness and a disregard of the principle which underlies the granting of pensions is unfair to the wounded, crippled soldier who is honored in the just recognition of his Government.
From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 3: Grover Cleveland, First Term by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)
