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heedlessness
ˈhiːdləsnəs
noun
nieostrożność
Also
lekkomyślność(f)nieuwaga(f)
Definition
The quality or state of not paying careful attention to potential dangers or consequences; carelessness.
Examples
His heedlessness led to the accident.
Jego nieostrożność doprowadziła do wypadku.
The report criticized the company's heedlessness regarding safety regulations.
Raport skrytykował lekkomyślność firmy w kwestii przepisów bezpieczeństwa.
Such heedlessness can have serious consequences.
Taka nieuwaga może mieć poważne konsekwencje.
Collocations
driver's heedlessnessheedlessness of dangeract of heedlessness
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