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Definition of heedlessness

heedlessness

/ˈhiːd.ləs.nəs/
heed · less · ness
Adverb:heedlessly
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Adjective:heedless
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• noun

1

The quality or state of showing a reckless lack of care, attention, or regard for consequences.

Example

"The driver's heedlessness in the heavy rain nearly caused a serious collision at the intersection."

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• Rhymes for heedlessness

• Nearby Words

heedfully
heedless
heedlessly
heedlessness
heehaw
heel
heeled

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective "heedless" (from Old English "hedan", meaning "to take care or pay attention", plus "-leas", meaning "without") combined with the noun-forming suffix "-ness".

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