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heedless

/ˈhiːdləs/adjective

Paying no attention to something; careless of risks or warnings.

Example sentences

  • “Heedless of the storm warnings, they set out on the lake anyway.”
  • “Heedless drivers sped through the school zone without slowing down.”

Usually followed by 'of': heedless of the danger, heedless of the cost. More literary than 'careless', and it implies warnings were available and ignored.

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Related words

heinousShockingly evil or wicked.haughtyBehaving as if you are better or more important than other people; proud and scornful.harangueA long, angry, forceful speech, especially one that criticizes or lectures people.hackneyedUsed so often that it has become boring and lost its original effect.guileCleverness used to trick or deceive people.gratuitousGiven or done without payment or without being deserved; unnecessary and uncalled for.