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unheed

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -iːd

1

noun

Meaning 1

Inattention.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To deliberately fail to heed or take notice of; disregard; ignore.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From un- + heed.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: negeren — To deliberately fail to heed or take notice of; disregard; ignore.
  • Polish: nie zwracać uwagi — To deliberately fail to heed or take notice of; disregard; ignore.
  • Spanish: hacer caso omiso — To deliberately fail to heed or take notice of; disregard; ignore.
  • Spanish: desoír — To deliberately fail to heed or take notice of; disregard; ignore.