Heedlessness (Noun)
Meaning 1
The trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
The trait of acting rashly and without prudence.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
A lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people).
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The parents' heedlessness to their child's cries for help led to a tragic accident.
- The nurse's heedlessness to the patient's medication schedule resulted in a near-fatal overdose.
- The teacher's heedlessness to the student's struggles in class hindered their academic progress.
- The driver's heedlessness to the pedestrian crossing the street caused a devastating collision.
- The caregiver's heedlessness to the elderly woman's needs led to her being left alone and unattended for hours.