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Heedless vs Needless - What's the difference?

heedless | needless |

As adjectives the difference between heedless and needless

is that heedless is unaware, without noticing while needless is not needed; unnecessary.

heedless

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Unaware, without noticing.
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  • *:"A fine man, that Dunwody, yonder," commented the young captain, as they parted, and as he turned to his prisoner. "We'll see him on in Washington some day.A strong man—a strong one; and a heedless ." ¶ "Of what party is he?" she inquired, as though casually.

    • Derived terms

    * heedlessness

    needless

    English

    Alternative forms

    * needles (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not needed; unnecessary.
    • This new project of yours will only be a needless expense.

    Derived terms

    * needless to say

    Anagrams

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