INATTENTIVE

inattentive

(adjective) showing a lack of attention or care; “inattentive students”; “an inattentive babysitter”

inattentive, neglectful

(adjective) not showing due care or attention; “inattentive students”; “an inattentive babysitter”; “neglectful parents”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

inattentive (comparative more inattentive, superlative most inattentive)

Of or pertaining to lack of attention; not paying attention; careless.

Synonyms

• absent-minded

• distracted

• distrait

• unconcentrated

Antonyms

• attentive

• vigilant

Source: Wiktionary

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In`at*ten"tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. inattentif.]

Definition: Not attentive; not fixing the mind on an object; heedless; careless; negligent; regardless; as, an inattentive spectator or hearer; an inattentive habit. I. Watts.

Syn.

– Careless; heedless; regardless; thoughtless; negligent; remiss; inadvertent.

– In`at*ten"tive*ly, adv.

– In`at*ten"tive*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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