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inattentive

UK
/ˌɪn.əˈtɛn.tɪv/
US
/ˌɪn.əˈtɛn.tɪv/

Translations

inattentiveadjective
more inattentive
Comp.
most inattentive
Super.
UK
/ˌɪn.əˈtɛn.tɪv/
US
/ˌɪn.əˈtɛn.tɪv/
The inattentive student missed the teacher's instructions and struggled with the assignment.
L'étudiant inattentif a manqué les consignes du professeur et a eu du mal avec le devoir.
Her inattentive manners at the dinner table annoyed the host.
Ses manières inattentives à table ont agacé l'hôte.
Additional translations
distraitPlus naturel pour une personne qui manque d'attention, surtout au sens de distraction.
Synonyms
unobservant
neglectful
oblivious
heedless
unmindful
distracted
careless
Antonyms
attentive

Definitions

inattentiveadjective
Not paying attention; heedless or neglectful.
The inattentive student missed the teacher's instructions and struggled with the assignment.
Displaying insufficient consideration or courtesy toward others; unresponsive.
Her inattentive manners at the dinner table annoyed the host.
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