Synonyms for heedless

Synonyms for (adj) heedless

Synonyms: reckless, heedless

Definition: characterized by careless unconcern

Usage: the heedless generosity and the spasmodic extravagance of persons used to large fortunes- Edith Wharton; reckless squandering of public funds

Similar words: careless

Definition: marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

Usage: careless about her clothes; forgotten by some careless person; a careless housekeeper; careless proofreading; it was a careless mistake; hurt by a careless remark


Synonyms: heedless, unheeding

Definition: marked by or paying little heed or attention

Usage: We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is bad economics--Franklin D. Roosevelt; heedless of danger; heedless of the child's crying

Similar words: regardless, careless

Definition: (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration

Usage: careless of the consequences; crushing the blooms with regardless tread


Similar words: indifferent, deaf

Definition: (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed

Usage: deaf to her warnings


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