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

Words with a similar meaning to inattentively:

• carelessly
• heedlessly
• distractedly
• negligently

Antonyms of inattentively

Words with the opposite meaning to inattentively:

• attentively
• diligently
• meticulously

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