Antonyms for heedless

Grammar : Adj

Spell : heed-lis

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhid lɪs

Definition of heedless

Origin : "without regard," 1570s, from heed + -less. Related: Heedlessly; heedlessness.

adj careless

Example sentences :

The two men bent to the task, heedless of Mary's frantic protest.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

She was heedless of the familiar scene, the figures grouped about her.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

They staggered and trembled in every shaking limb, heedless now of the Earthmen.
Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner

Imogen was not heedless and indiscreet; she would not have sacrificed the dignity of innocence.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

One moment of heedless inconsideration may plunge thee in years of calamity.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

Heedless of harm, though his hand was burned, hardy-hearted, he helped his kinsman.
Extract from : « Beowulf » by Anonymous

She was heedless of everything but the subject which evidently obsessed her.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

They stopped for nothing; on, on they went, heedless of what lay in their way.
Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

But we would be blind and heedless if we made no provision for the future.
Extract from : « Lotus Buds » by Amy Carmichael

Annabel put down the glass and, heedless of her father's calls, sat thinking.
Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Synonyms for heedless

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