Heedless and Needless

Heedless

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

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

Nearby Words: heed, heedlessly, heedful

Needless

Needless adjective - Not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end.

Heedless and needless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Heedless" instead an adjective "Needless".

Nearby Words: need, needlessly
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