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Definition of heedless

heedless

/ˈhiːd.ləs/
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Adverb:heedlessly
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1

Showing a reckless lack of care or attention; unmindful of potential consequences or danger.

Example

"Heedless of the approaching storm, the hikers continued their ascent up the exposed ridge."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When used predicatively or postpositively to specify what is being ignored, 'heedless' is consistently followed by the preposition 'of' (e.g., 'heedless of the danger').

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heed
heedful
heedfully
heedless
heedlessly
heedlessness
heehaw

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in Old English as 'hēdelēas', formed from the noun 'heed' (care, attention, from Proto-Germanic *hōdō) combined with the privative suffix '-less'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Heedless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/heedless
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