Definition of 'heedless'

Adjective

1. marked by or paying little heed or attention; "We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is bad economics"--Franklin D. Roosevelt; "heedless of danger"; "heedless of the child's crying"
      Synonyms: thoughtless unheeding
      Antonyms: heedful attentive thoughtful paying attention
2. characterized by careless unconcern; "the heedless generosity and the spasmodic extravagance of persons used to large fortunes"- Edith Wharton; "reckless squandering of public funds"
      Synonyms: reckless

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