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heed·​less | \ ˈhēd-ləs How to pronounce heedless (audio) \

Definition of heedless

: not taking heed : inconsiderate, thoughtless heedless follies of unbridled youth— John DeBruyn
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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
Recent Examples on the Web Only the little people This analysis poses a question: why has American tax reform been so heedless of inequality? — The Economist, "In the past, America was not as unequal as it has become," 24 Oct. 2019 This is one of those cases in which the GOP is heedless to public sentiment. — Steve Chapman, chicagotribune.com, "Column: If the Supreme Court doesn’t protect gays from discrimination, Congress should," 18 Oct. 2019 Ellison was either ignorant of, or simply heedless of, Hollywood history, in the carefree manner of someone who is spending someone else’s money. — Kyle Smith, National Review, "Vice Producer Going Bankrupt," 12 Aug. 2019 Much the same way a seasoned ship captain like Edward Smith can become the face of heedless seamanship. — Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, "Former UAW VP compared to captain of Titanic in plea for leniency," 30 July 2019 The first is lowering pedestrian fear and annoyance of heedless scooter riders zooming by. — Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, "Letters: Scooters should slow their roll; It’s about moral — not mental — health; Leading fight for fair elections (8/14/19)," 14 Aug. 2019 Or, more relevantly, what is the value of their voice when it is ignored by the unswerving dictate of a heedless authoritarian behemoth? — Jiayang Fan, The New Yorker, "The Disillusion and Frustration of a New Generation is Fuelling Hong Kong’s Protests," 3 July 2019 In that sense, The Smallest Minority is the perfect antidote to our heedless age of populist politics. — Noah Rothman, National Review, "Kevin Williamson’s Revolt against the Hivemind," 25 July 2019 Yet Kennan’s dictum applies today, when the heedless pursuit of extravagant objectives — fantasies of regime change in Tehran offering only the latest example — finds the United States mired in a condition of permanent war. — Andrew J. Bacevich, Twin Cities, "Andrew Bacevich: Trump’s reluctance to bomb foreign countries is a strength, not a sign of weakness," 4 July 2019

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First Known Use of heedless

1565, in the meaning defined above

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25 Dec 2019

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“Heedless.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heedlessness. Accessed 22 January 2020.

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heedless

adjective
How to pronounce heedless (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of heedless

: not paying careful attention

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heedless

adjective
heed·​less | \ ˈhēd-ləs How to pronounce heedless (audio) \

Kids Definition of heedless

: not careful or attentive : careless She ran out, heedless of the danger.

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heedlessly adverb

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