Oscitant
/ˈɒsɪtənt/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 yawning or gaping
- 2 sleepy; drowsy; sluggish; careless
"He must not be oscitant, but intent on his charge."
Adjective
- 1 showing lack of attention or boredom wordnet
Antonyms
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More examples"He must not be oscitant, but intent on his charge."
Etymology
From Latin ōscitāns, present participle of ōscitō. Compare French oscitant.