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Heedless

Without heed or care; inattentive; careless; thoughtless; unobservant.

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Careless 84% connected

Free from care or anxiety. hence, cheerful; light-hearted.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Careless 84% connected

Free from care or anxiety. hence, cheerful; light-hearted.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Deaf 84% connected

Wanting the sense of hearing, either wholly or in part; unable to perceive sounds; hard of hearing; as, a deaf man.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Deaf 84% connected

Wanting the sense of hearing, either wholly or in part; unable to perceive sounds; hard of hearing; as, a deaf man.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Indifferent 84% connected

Not mal/ing a difference; having no influence or preponderating weight; involving no preference, concern, or attention; of no account; without signif…

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Indifferent 84% connected

Not mal/ing a difference; having no influence or preponderating weight; involving no preference, concern, or attention; of no account; without signif…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Regardless 84% connected

Having no regard; heedless; careless; as, regardless of life, consequences, dignity.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Regardless 84% connected

Having no regard; heedless; careless; as, regardless of life, consequences, dignity.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Heed 66% connected

To mind; to regard with care; to take notice of; to attend to; to observe.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Heed 66% connected

To mind; to regard with care; to take notice of; to attend to; to observe.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Regard 66% connected

To keep in view; to behold; to look at; to view; to gaze upon.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Regard 66% connected

To keep in view; to behold; to look at; to view; to gaze upon.

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Synonym 1

Reckless 92% connected

Inattentive to duty; careless; neglectful; indifferent.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Attentive 94% connected

Heedful; intent; observant; regarding with care or attention.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Attentive 94% connected

Heedful; intent; observant; regarding with care or attention.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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