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Definition of unheeded
unheeded
/ʌnˈhiːdɪd/
un · heed · ed
unheeded Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
3
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• adjective
1
Heard or noticed, but disregarded, ignored, or not acted upon (especially of advice, warnings, or pleas).
Example
"The meteorologist's urgent warnings about the approaching storm went largely unheeded by the coastal residents."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English from the negative prefix 'un-' and 'heeded', the past participle of 'heed' (from Old English 'hēdan', meaning to take charge of, guard, or observe).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unheeded. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unheeded