NYT Dictionary

UNHEEDING

/ˈənhiːdiːŋ/
AdjectiveUN-heed-ingun-heed-ing · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

Showing disregard

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From un- + heeding.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

heedlessairycarelesscasualcursorydegagedisregardfuldistractedeasygoingfaraway

Antonyms

heedful

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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