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inattentive
DEFINITIONS OF:
inattentive
1
adj
showing a lack of attention or care
“
inattentive
students”
“an
inattentive
babysitter”
Synonyms
absent
,
absentminded
,
abstracted
,
scatty
lost in thought; showing preoccupation
distracted
,
distrait
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
dreamy
,
moony
,
woolgathering
dreamy in mood or nature
drowsy
,
oscitant
,
yawning
showing lack of attention or boredom
forgetful
,
oblivious
failing to keep in mind
careless
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
negligent
characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern
Antonyms:
attentive
(often followed by `to') giving care or attention
absorbed
,
captive
,
engrossed
,
enwrapped
,
intent
,
wrapped
giving or marked by complete attention to
advertent
,
heedful
giving attention
observant
paying close attention especially to details
oversolicitous
excessively solicitous
solicitous
showing hovering attentiveness
concerned
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
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adj
not showing due care or attention
“
inattentive
students”
“an
inattentive
babysitter”
Synonyms:
neglectful
negligent
characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern
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