Considerate and Heedless

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Considerate adjective - Given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others.

Usage example: a kindly woman who is very considerate of other people's feelings

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Heedless is an antonym for considerate in topics: thoughtful, respectful of others.

Heedless adjective - Not paying or showing close attention especially for the purpose of avoiding trouble.

Usage example: heedless drivers who back out of parking spaces without looking

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Considerate is an antonym for heedless.

Nearby Words: heed, heedlessly, heedful

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Heedless and Considerate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 18, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/considerate/heedless

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