heedless
[ heed-lis ]
/ ˈhid lɪs /
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adjective
careless; thoughtless; unmindful: Heedless of the danger, he returned to the burning building to save his dog.
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heedless
/ (ˈhiːdlɪs) /
adjective
taking little or no notice; careless or thoughtless
Derived forms of heedless
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