heedful

/ˈhiːdfl/

Definitions

1. adjective

giving careful thought to what is being done or said; attentive and mindful

“The instructor warned the students to be heedful of their surroundings during the field trip.”

2. adverb

in a careful or thoughtful way

“She went to the meeting with the company’s financial reports, being very heedful of her responses.”

Synonyms

  • attentive
  • mindful

Antonyms

  • inattentive
  • negligent