English noun: inattentiveness | |||
1. | inattentiveness (cognition) a lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people) | ||
Synonyms | heedlessness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | inattention | ||
Antonyms | attentiveness, heed, paying attention, regard | ||
2. | inattentiveness (attribute) the trait of not being considerate and thoughtful of others | ||
Broader (hypernym) | trait | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | carelessness, sloppiness | ||
Antonyms | attentiveness | ||