taking heed
Being carefully alert
Taking heed is paying careful attention to a warning or advice, with the implication of acting on it: Taking heed of the weather forecast, we postponed the hike.
The phrase suggests not just hearing but heeding—letting the information shape your behavior.
It carries a slightly formal or cautionary tone.
- heedfulnessQuality of being alert
- consideringMentally evaluating something
- bearing in mindRemembering while deciding
- attentivePaying close notice
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
studious · circumspection · due diligence · wise counsel · responsiveness · discernment · vigilance · keeping watch · on guard · alertness · heads up · observation · carefulness · sensitivity · prudence · focus · respect · acknowledgment
attentiveness to warning or advice
taking heedignoring
Deliberately not noticing
disregarding · turning a deaf ear · brushing off · dismissing · not listening
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