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HEEDLESSNESS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities
Synonyms:
heedlessness; inadvertence; inadvertency; unmindfulness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("heedlessness" is a kind of...):
attentiveness (the trait of being observant and paying attention)
Antonym:
heedfulness (the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities)
Sense 2
Meaning:
The trait of acting rashly and without prudence
Synonyms:
heedlessness; mindlessness; rashness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("heedlessness" is a kind of...):
imprudence (a lack of caution in practical affairs)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "heedlessness"):
lightheadedness (a frivolous lack of prudence)
Derivation:
heedless (characterized by careless unconcern)
heedless (marked by or paying little heed or attention)
Sense 3
Meaning:
A lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people)
Synonyms:
heedlessness; inattentiveness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("heedlessness" is a kind of...):
inattention (lack of attention)
Derivation:
heedless (marked by or paying little heed or attention)
