Heedless and Wayward

Heedless

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

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

Nearby Words: heed, heedlessly, heedful

Wayward

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

Heedless and wayward are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Heedless" instead an adjective "Wayward".
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