inattentive

inattentive

English

Etymology

    From in- + attentive.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˌɪn.əˈtɛn.tɪv/
    • Audio (Southern England):(file)

    Adjective

    inattentive (comparative more inattentive, superlative most inattentive)

    1. Of or pertaining to a lack of attention; not paying attention; careless.
      He was inattentive in class and did not do well in his exams.

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    French

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /i.na.tɑ̃.tiv/
    • Audio (France (Lyon)):(file)

    Adjective

    inattentive

    1. feminine singular of inattentif