: not taking heed : inconsiderate, thoughtless
heedless follies of unbridled youth—
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heedlessly
adverb
heedlessness
noun
Examples of heedless in a Sentence
They remain heedless of their own safety.
the heedless use of natural resources
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Something essential in the story of Dreyfus—defiance of French institutions and their heedless consensus—did indeed come through.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2025
And people saw the delivery guys, who at least had some excuse
For heedless and high-speed bike riding—their livelihood depended on it!—
And decided to imitate them.
—Jenny Allen, New Yorker, 19 June 2025
The actor’s work with the Coen brothers had honed his gifts for heedless confidence and rapid banter, both of which Foxy has in spades.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
The cowboy operates on his own personal code heedless of others.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2025
And people saw the delivery guys, who at least had some excuse
For heedless and high-speed bike riding—their livelihood depended on it!—
And decided to imitate them.
—Jenny Allen, New Yorker, 19 June 2025
The actor’s work with the Coen brothers had honed his gifts for heedless confidence and rapid banter, both of which Foxy has in spades.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
The cowboy operates on his own personal code heedless of others.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for heedless
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“Heedless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heedless. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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heedless
adjective
heed·less
ˈhēd-ləs 
: not taking heed : thoughtless
heedlessly
adverb
heedlessness
noun
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