CEFR B2

inattentively

adverb

Meaning

Without paying careful attention; heedlessly or carelessly.

Examples

The student stared out the window inattentively while the teacher explained the complex math problem.
He listened inattentively to his friend's story, nodding occasionally without truly processing the words.

Synonyms: carelessly, heedlessly, distractedly, negligently

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inattentively (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪvli/

Definition

Without paying careful attention; heedlessly or carelessly.

Examples

The student stared out the window inattentively while the teacher explained the complex math problem.
He listened inattentively to his friend's story, nodding occasionally without truly processing the words.
Because she completed the task inattentively, she made several avoidable errors.

Synonyms of inattentively

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