Definition of Inattentive

1. Adjective. Showing a lack of attention or care. "An inattentive babysitter"

Attributes: Attention
Similar to: Absent, Absentminded, Abstracted, Scatty, Distracted, Distrait, Dreamy, Moony, Woolgathering, Drowsy, Oscitant, Yawning, Forgetful, Oblivious
Also: Forgetful, Oblivious, Careless, Negligent
Antonyms: Attentive

2. Adjective. Not showing due care or attention. "Neglectful parents"
Exact synonyms: Neglectful
Similar to: Negligent
Derivative terms: Inattentiveness, Neglectfulness

Definition of Inattentive

1. a. Not attentive; not fixing the mind on an object; heedless; careless; negligent; regardless; as, an inattentive spectator or hearer; an inattentive habit.

Definition of Inattentive

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Inattentive

inarmed
inarming
inarms
inarticulacies
inarticulacy
inarticulate
inarticulate
inarticulately
inarticulates
inartistic
inartistically
inassimilable
inattention
inattention
inattentions
inattentive (current term)
inattentively
inattentiveness
inaudibilities
inaudibility
inaudible
inaudibleness
inaudibly
inaugural
inaugurally
inaugurals
inaugural address
inaugurate
inaugurated
inaugurates

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