heedlessness
The state or character of being heedlessThe state or character of being heedless
/ˈhiːd.ləs.nəs/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The state or character of being heedless
More definitions
- the trait of acting rashly and without prudence
- the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities
- a lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people)
Translations
2 languagesForms
plural: heedlessnesses| Singular | heedlessness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
10 synonymsClose in meaning
- the trait of acting rashly and without prudence:mindlessnessrashness
- the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities:unmindfulnessinadvertenceinadvertency
- a lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people):inattentiveness
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedheedless
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable