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Oscitant

//ˈɒsɪtənt// adj

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

Etymology

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

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