How to Spell inattentive

inattentive

//ˌɪn.ə.ˈtɛn.tɪv//

inattentive - adjective

  • Of or pertaining to lack of attention; not paying attention; careless.
Source: Free Dictionary
"He was inattentive in class and did not do well in his exams."

Usage examples

Inattentive means not paying attention or not listening carefully. A student who is inattentive in class might miss important instructions.

inattentive - thesaurus

Synonyms: absent-minded, distracted, distrait, unconcentrated

Antonyms: attentive, vigilant

Common misspellings

inatentive, inattentiv, inattentative

Word family

attentive, attention, attentively, inattentively

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