heedless

American  

[heed-lis] / ˈhid lɪs /

adjective

1. careless; thoughtless; unmindful.

   Heedless of the danger, he returned to the burning building to save his dog.

   Synonyms:

   unconcerned, uncaring, negligent, indifferent, oblivious

   Antonyms:

   heedful, mindful, cautious

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heedless British  

/ ˈhiːdlɪs /

adjective

1. taking little or no notice; careless or thoughtless

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Other Word Forms

• heedlessly adverb
• heedlessness noun

Etymology

Origin of heedless

First recorded in 1570–80; heed + -less

Example Sentences

I might have been headed anywhere, even onto the ballroom floor beneath the heedless feet of all those milling humans.

From Literature

She said the new working plans were being implemented in a "heavy-handed way, heedless of the consequences".

From BBC

But what if just the opposite of this heedless obituary for the avant-garde is true?

From Los Angeles Times

But, he added, mindfulness is poised to replace heedless indulgence.

From New York Times

What gives “Absolution” its unique depth is that neither the vulnerable newcomer Patricia nor the sophisticated, heedless Charlene has cornered the market on all virtues.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• inattentive
• reckless