heedless
Example Sentences
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She said the new working plans were being implemented in a "heavy-handed way, heedless of the consequences".
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024
Even among the irrepressible talents of his co-stars, Perry stood out, for a rubbery, heedless way with physical comedy and a split-second timing that most stopwatches would envy.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2023
The trial has been widely viewed as a test of whether Fox's coverage crossed the line between ethical journalism and the heedless pursuit of ratings, as Dominion alleges and Fox denies.
From Reuters • Apr. 10, 2023
If only the timing had been different or a certain heedless action avoided, the longed-for happy ending might not have been preempted by calamity.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2023
And I became nervous and fearful that some heedless word, some turn in a careless conversation should bring that expression back to his eyes again.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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