heedlessness

The word “heedlessness” has 3 syllables: heed-less-ness

It's pronounced as /ˈhidləsnəs/

What is synonym and antonym for heedlessness?

In the thesaurus, “heedlessness” has 41 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for heedlessness along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for heedlessness

carelessness
delinquency
dereliction
disregard
foolhardiness
forgetfulness
freedom
impulse
inadvertence
inadvertency
inattention
inattentiveness
incaution
incautiousness
irresponsibility
irresponsibleness
laxness
licentiousness
malfeasance
malpractice
misconduct
misdirection
mishandling
mismanagement
neglect
neglectfulness
negligence
obliviousness
omission
rashness
recklessness
remissness
shortsightedness
slackness
spontaneity
thoughtlessness
uninhibitedness
unrestraint
unwariness
wantonness
wildness

Antonyms for heedlessness

alertness
attention
attentiveness
awareness
care
carefulness
caution
cautiousness
circumspection
heedfulness
observance
responsibility
responsibleness
vigilance
watchfulness

Meanings of heedlessness

noun
1. The quality or state of being careless, inattentive, or not paying attention to warnings, advice, or consequences.

Example Sentences

His heedlessness caused several avoidable mistakes at work.
The accident happened because of the driver’s heedlessness.
The teacher warned students about the dangers of heedlessness in the laboratory.
Her heedlessness toward deadlines frustrated the entire team.
The company was criticized for its heedlessness regarding environmental safety.

On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to heedlessness, such as: alertness, attention, attentiveness, awareness, care, carefulness, carelessness.

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