heedless
pronunciation
How to pronounce heedless in British English:
UK [ˈhiːdləs]
How to pronounce heedless in American English:
US [ˈhiːdləs]
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- Adjective:
- marked by or paying little heed or attention
- characterized by careless unconcerned
Word Origin
- heedless (adj.)
- "without regard," 1570s, from heed + -less. Related: Heedlessly; heedlessness.
Example
- 1. Heedless of the danger , he returned to the burning building to save his dog .
- 2. He is heedless of the noises out of the windows .
- 3. The boy stepped into puddles with heedless haste .
- 4. He is heedless of anything around him .
- 5. She was rather heedless than forgetful .