noun ·4 syllables ·Moderate ·College 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

Synonyms

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absentmindednessaccidiaacediaapathyataraxiaataraxy

Antonyms

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attention

Example

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"Slight inattention can cause a great disaster."

Etymology

From French inattention.

Related phrases

hemi-inattentionpay attention

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