Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈhiːdləs/
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ˈhiːdləs
Adjective
Unaware; without noticing; careless; inattentive.
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Sing we joyous, all together, heedless of the wind and weather.
Brutes […] / Ruminate heedleſs of the ſcene outſpread / Beneath, beyond, and ſtretching far away / From inland regions to the diſtant main.
More examples (1)
"A fine man, that Dunwody, yonder," commented the young captain, as they parted, and as he turned to his prisoner. "We'll see him on in Washington some day. He is strengthening his forces now against Mr. Benton out there. A strong man—a strong one; and a heedless."
Adjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
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heedless of danger
heedless of the child's crying
characterized by careless unconcern
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reckless squandering of public funds