Heedless and Refractory

Heedless

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

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

Nearby Words: heed, heedlessly, heedful

Refractory

Refractory adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Heedless and refractory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Heedless" instead an adjective "Refractory".

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