unheeded
/'ʌn'hi:did/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Ignored, disregarded, or not paid attention to: Describes something (such as advice, warnings, cries, or actions) that has been noticed but deliberately not acted upon or considered.
Usage
- The adjective unheeded is used to modify a noun, indicating that the thing described was not heeded. It often carries a tone of regret, danger, or missed opportunity, suggesting that paying attention would have been beneficial or necessary.
- It typically follows a linking verb like "was," "were," "go," or "remain."
- Common Collocations: advice, warning, plea, cry, protest, suggestion.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The warning signs went unheeded, leading to the accident.
- Her repeated pleas for help remained unheeded.
- He gave unheeded advice about the risks of the investment.
Advanced Usage
"to fall on unheeded ears": A more literary way to say something is ignored, especially spoken words.
- His passionate speech about conservation fell on unheeded ears.
"to leave something unheeded": To consciously or unconsciously choose not to address something.
- The manager left the safety concerns unheeded, which was a serious mistake.
Variants and Related Words
- Heed (verb): To pay attention to; to take notice of.
- You should heed the doctor's instructions.
- Heeded (adjective): Paid attention to.
- The heeded warning saved many lives.
- Heedless (adjective): Showing a reckless lack of care or attention.
- Heedless of the danger, she proceeded.
Synonyms
- Ignored: Refused to take notice of.
- Disregarded: Considered unworthy of attention.
- Neglected: Failed to care for or give proper attention to.
- Overlooked: Failed to notice or consider.
Antonyms
- Heeded: Paid attention to.
- Noticed: Became aware of.
- Observed: Watched carefully; followed (a rule or advice).
- Attended to: Dealt with or gave care to.
Adjective
- disregarded
- his cries were unheeded
- Shaw's neglected one-act comedy, `A Village Wooing'
- her ignored advice