Inattention

noun

noun ·4 syllables ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Lack of attention, or failure to pay attention countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    lack of attention wordnet
  3. 3
    An act of neglect; failure of courtesy. countable, uncountable

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absent-mindednessabsentmindednessaccidiaacediaapathyataraxia

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"Slight inattention can cause a great disaster."

Etymology

From French inattention.

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