Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:
HEEDLESS
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Mindful
Heedless means paying no attention to a danger or warning, careless. Its antonym is mindful. Example: Heedless of the red signal, the biker raced across the crossing.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Thoughtless | not thinking about the results of one’s actions or about others’ feelings (a synonym of heedless) | It was thoughtless of Raj to play loud music while his sister studied. |
| (2) Envious | wanting what someone else has | The other shopkeepers were envious of Gupta ji’s busy sweet shop. |
| (3) Mindful (answer) | aware of something and careful about it (opposite of heedless) | Please be mindful of the wet floor in the corridor. |
| (4) Wealthy | having a lot of money | A wealthy trader gave new benches to our school. |
| Synonyms of heedless: thoughtless, careless, reckless, unmindful Antonyms of heedless: mindful, careful, attentive, watchful |