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INATTENTIVE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Showing a lack of attention or care
Example:
an inattentive babysitter
Classified under:
Similar:
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)
Also:
careless (marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful)
negligent (characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern)
forgetful; mindless; unmindful (not mindful or attentive)
Attribute:
attention (a motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together; assumed by military personnel during drill or review)
Antonym:
attentive ((often followed by 'to') giving care or attention)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not showing due care or attention
Example:
neglectful parents
Synonyms:
inattentive; neglectful
Classified under:
Similar:
negligent (characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern)
Derivation:
inattentiveness (the trait of not being considerate and thoughtful of others)
