Definition of HEEDLESS

heedless

Meanings

Adjective

  • marked by or paying little heed or attention; --Franklin D. Roosevelt
    • "We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is bad economics"
    • "heedless of danger"
    • "heedless of the child's crying"

Adjective Satellite

  • characterized by careless unconcern; - Edith Wharton
    • "the heedless generosity and the spasmodic extravagance of persons used to large fortunes"

Adj

  • Unaware; without noticing; careless; inattentive.

Origin / Etymology

From heed + -less.

Synonyms

reckless, unheeding

Antonyms

heedful

Scrabble Score: 12

heedless is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
heedless is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
heedless is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

heedless is a valid Words With Friends word