Inattentive
/ˌɪn.əˈtɛn.tɪv/ adj
adj ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of or pertaining to a lack of attention; not paying attention; careless.
"He was inattentive in class and did not do well in his exams."
Adjective
- 1 showing a lack of attention or care wordnet
- 2 not showing due care or attention wordnet
Example
More examples"The driver was inattentive and could not stop in time."
Etymology
From in- + attentive.