Definition

The quality of not paying attention or being careless about something important.

Example

His heedlessness led to several mistakes in the project.

Conversation

I noticed you were driving a bit fast yesterday.

Yeah, I guess I was being a little heedlessness about the speed limit.

It's easy to forget those things when you're in a hurry.

True, I should pay more attention next time to avoid any trouble.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Heedlessness is formed from "heed" (from Old English "hēdan", meaning to take care or pay attention) and "-lessness" (meaning without). The word describes a state of being without care or attention.

Memory Tip

Think of 'heed' as paying attention, and '-lessness' means without. So, heedlessness means being without attention or care.

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