heedless
The word “heedless” has 2 syllables: heed-less
It's pronounced as /ˈhidləs/
What is synonym and antonym for heedless?
In the thesaurus, “heedless” has 45 synonyms and 26 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for heedless along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for heedless
- absentminded
- asleep at the switch
- blithe
- bold
- careless
- daydreaming
- disregardful
- fast and loose
- feckless
- foolhardy
- forgetful
- goofing off
- impetuous
- imprudent
- inadvertent
- inattentive
- incautious
- inconsiderate
- indiscreet
- injudicious
- irreflective
- lax
- mindless
- neglectful
- negligent
- oblivious
- out to lunch
- precipitate
- rash
- reckless
- regardless
- remiss
- slapdash
- slipshod
- sloppy
- thoughtless
- uncaring
- unguarded
- unintentional
- unmindful
- unobservant
- unplanned
- unsafe
- unthinking
- unwary
Antonyms for heedless
- alert
- attentive
- calculating
- careful
- caring
- cautious
- chary
- circumspect
- concerned
- considerate
- foresighted
- forethoughtful
- gingerly
- guarded
- heedful
- observant
- provident
- safe
- scheming
- shrewd
- thoughtful
- ultracareful
- ultracautious
- vigilant
- wary
- watchful
Meanings of heedless
- adjective
- Unaware, without noticing; inattentive; careless.
Example Sentences
- His heedless driving nearly caused an accident.
- The child made a heedless remark that upset everyone at the table.
- She walked through the busy street in a heedless manner.
- The company faced criticism for its heedless treatment of the environment.
- Their heedless actions created unnecessary problems for the team.
On this page you'll find 71 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to heedless, such as: absentminded, alert, asleep at the switch, attentive, blithe, bold, calculating.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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