noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The property of being inattentive. uncountable
2. 2
   the trait of not being considerate and thoughtful of others wordnet
3. 3
   a lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people) wordnet

Synonyms

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absentmindednesscarelessnessdisregarddistracted attentiondistractionflippancy

Antonyms

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attentivenessbe awarelookoutmindfulness

Etymology

From inattentive + -ness.