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inattentive

DEFINITIONS OF: inattentive

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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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