inattentive

adjective
UK: /ˌɪnəˈtentɪv/
US: /ˌɪnəˈtentɪv/

  1. Not paying attention; not focused on what is happening or what someone is saying.

    1. The student was inattentive during the lesson.
    2. Because he was so inattentive, he missed crucial details in the presentation.

  2. Showing a lack of care or attention to someone or something.

    1. The waiter was inattentive and forgot our drinks.
    2. The inattentive driver caused a minor accident due to distracted driving.

Synonyms

absent-minded negligent careless unfocused distracted

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inattentive" in English means: Not paying attention; not focused on what is happening or what someone is saying., Showing a lack of care or attention to someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "inattentive" is /ˌɪnəˈtentɪv/ in British English and /ˌɪnəˈtentɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inattentive": absent-minded, negligent, careless, unfocused, distracted.

Example usage of "inattentive": "The student was inattentive during the lesson.". More examples on the page.