adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   yawning or gaping
2. 2
   sleepy; drowsy; sluggish; careless

   "He must not be oscitant, but intent on his charge."

Adjective

1. 1
   showing lack of attention or boredom wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

More examples

"He must not be oscitant, but intent on his charge."

Etymology

From Latin ōscitāns, present participle of ōscitō. Compare French oscitant.

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