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   in·at·ten·tive

   /ˌinəˈten(t)iv/

   adjective

   • 1. not paying attention to something: "a particularly dull and inattentive student" Similar not concentratingdistractedlacking concentrationpreoccupiedabsentmindeddaydreamingdreamydreamingwoolgatheringlost in thoughtoff in a world of one's ownin a brown studywith one's head in the cloudsabstracteddistraitobliviousnot with usunheedinginformal:miles awayOpposite attentivealert
   • ▪ failing to attend to the comfort or wishes of others: "I was disappointed by the food and the inattentive service" Similar negligentneglectfulremissslacksloppyslapdashlackadaisicallaxforgetfulcarelessthoughtlessheedlessunthinkingindifferentunconcernedinconsiderateOpposite attentive

   Derivatives

   • 1. inattentively adverb
   • 2. inattentiveness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINATTENTIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Inattentive means not giving attention to someone or something. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see synonyms and related words, and hear the pronunciation.

   • English (US)

     not listening to what is being said or giving your attention...

   • Znaczenie Inattentive, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

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   • Vietnamese Translation

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   • Inattentive: Malay Translation

     INATTENTIVE translate: tidak memberikan perhatian. Learn...

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     inattentive translate: unaufmerksam. Learn more in the...

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     INATTENTIVE translate: inattentif. Learn more in the...

   • Inattentive in Simplified Chinese

     INATTENTIVE translate: 漫不经心的，不注意的. Learn more in the...

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     INATTENTIVE translate: 漫不經心的，不注意的. Learn more in the...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › inattentiveInattentive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of INATTENTIVE is not attentive : not paying attention. How to use inattentive in a sentence.

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5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › inattentiveInattentive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Someone who's inattentive isn't paying enough attention. An inattentive lunch companion might spend the whole meal texting on his phone. Inattentive people are sometimes distracted, like an inattentive babysitter who loses track of the kids he's watching at the playground.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › inattentiveINATTENTIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   not attentive; negligent: Inattentive or careless driving is a serious issue, and cell phones clearly contribute to it. Synonyms: thoughtless, slipshod, slapdash, remiss, regardless, neglectful, irresponsible, careless. Antonyms: mindful, thoughtful, careful.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINATTENTIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Inattentive means not giving attention to someone or something. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms and related words.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINATTENTIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone who is inattentive is not paying complete attention to a person or thing, which often causes an accident or problems.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › inattentiveInattentive - definition of inattentive by The Free Dictionary

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   Inattentive means not paying attention or careless. Find the origin, usage, and examples of this adjective, as well as related words and translations in Spanish and other languages.