English adjective: inattentive | |||
1. | inattentive showing a lack of attention or care | ||
Samples | Inattentive students. An inattentive babysitter. | ||
Similar | absent, absentminded, abstracted, distracted, distrait, dreamy, drowsy, forgetful, moony, oblivious, oscitant, scatty, woolgathering, yawning | ||
See also | careless, forgetful, negligent, oblivious | ||
Attribute | attention | ||
Antonyms | attentive | ||
2. | inattentive not showing due care or attention | ||
Samples | Inattentive students. An inattentive babysitter. Neglectful parents. | ||
Synonyms | neglectful | ||
Similar | negligent | ||
Antonyms | diligent | ||