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heedless
adjective heed·less \-ləs\
: not paying careful attention
Full Definition of HEEDLESS
: not taking heed : inconsiderate, thoughtless <heedless follies of unbridled youth — John DeBruyn>
— heed·less·ly adverb
— heed·less·ness noun
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First Known Use of HEEDLESS
1565
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HEEDLESSNESS Defined for Kids
heedless
adjective heed·less \ˈhēd-ləs\
Definition of HEEDLESS for Kids
: not careful or attentive : careless <She ran out, heedless of the danger.>
— heed·less·ly adverb
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