inattentive (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/
Definition
Not paying enough attention; failing to notice or consider something.
Examples
The student was inattentive during the teacher's explanation and missed important instructions.
His inattentive driving led to a minor accident on the busy street.
An inattentive listener often misses key details in a conversation.
How to Use inattentive
- inattentive to (prepositional phrase)
- Not paying attention to something specific. — "She was inattentive to her surroundings and almost tripped."
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