INATTENTIVE

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Showing a lack of attention or care

Example:

an inattentive babysitter

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

absent; absentminded; abstracted; scatty (lost in thought; showing preoccupation)

distracted; distrait (having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety)

dreamy; moony; woolgathering (dreamy in mood or nature)

drowsy; oscitant; yawning (showing lack of attention or boredom)

forgetful; oblivious (failing to keep in mind)

Also:

careless (marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful)

negligent (characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern)

forgetful; mindless; unmindful (not mindful or attentive)

Attribute:

attention (a motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together; assumed by military personnel during drill or review)

Antonym:

attentive ((often followed by 'to') giving care or attention)

Meaning:

Not showing due care or attention

Example:

neglectful parents

Synonyms:

inattentive; neglectful

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

negligent (characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern)

Derivation:

inattentiveness (the trait of not being considerate and thoughtful of others)