In a way that shows no care or attention to consequences.
From 'heedless' plus the adverb suffix '-ly,' forming the adverbial form.
When someone acts 'heedlessly,' it's worse than just being careless—it implies a kind of bold, willful disregard for obvious consequences, which is why it's the word choice for dramatic moments.
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