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

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

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024

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 • Nov. 7, 2023

Even among the irrepressible talents of his co-stars, Perry stood out, for a rubbery, heedless way with physical comedy and a split-second timing that most stopwatches would envy.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2023

The trial has been widely viewed as a test of whether Fox's coverage crossed the line between ethical journalism and the heedless pursuit of ratings, as Dominion alleges and Fox denies.

From Reuters • Apr. 10, 2023

For a while they ate thoughtfully, sitting in the dark, heedless of the cries and sounds of battle nearby.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

Related Words

• inattentive
• reckless