Heedless and Merciless

Heedless

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

Merciless and heedless are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Merciless" instead an adjective "Heedless".

Nearby Words: heed, heedlessly, heedful

Merciless

Merciless adjective - Having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings.
Usage example: she is a merciless competitor at board games of any kind

Heedless and merciless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Heedless" instead an adjective "Merciless".

Nearby Words: merciful, mercilessly, mercifully
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