heedless

Words with a similar base: heedless

'heedless'

[heedless.a.01] as in: marked by or paying little heed or attention; --Franklin D.

Roosevelt

Examples:
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

'heedless'

[heedless.s.01] as in: characterized by careless unconcern; - Edith Wharton

Examples:
the heedless generosity and the spasmodic extravagance of persons used to large fortunes
reckless squandering of public funds

Origins

					heedless (English)
├── -less (English)
│   └── -leas (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│       └── leas (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── heed (English)
    └── hedan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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