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Meaning of inattentive in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɪnəˈtɛn(t)ɪv/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    inattentive

    Definitions

    1. inattentive because of lack of interest

    Synonyms

    • uninterested
  2. 2. not showing due care or attention

    Examples

    • « inattentive students »
    • « an inattentive babysitter »
    • « neglectful parents »

    Synonyms

    • negligent
  3. 3. unwilling to hear

    Synonyms

    • deaf
  4. 4. not paying attention

    Synonyms

    • unalert
  5. Qualitative Adjective

    inattentive

    Definitions

    1. showing a lack of attention

    Examples

    • « inattentive students »

    Synonyms

    • absent
    • absentminded
    • abstracted
    • scatty
    • distracted
    • distrait
    • dreamy
    • moony
    • woolgathering
    • drowsy
    • oscitant
    • yawning(a)
    • forgetful
    • oblivious

    Antonyms

    • attentive

See also

  • careless
  • forgetful
  • negligent

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