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heedless
What does heedless mean?
heedless (adjective): unaware; without noticing; careless; inattentive.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where does heedless come from?
From heed + -less.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “heedless” mean?
admired, distinguished, respected, or well-known
Not quite: that's what illustrious means.
professing feelings or virtues one does not have
Not quite: that's what hypocritical means.
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
Not quite: that's what cowardly means.
unaware; without noticing; careless; inattentive
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