English Explanatory Dictionary

inattention

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Lack of attention, or failure to pay attention
  2. An act of neglect; failure of courtesy.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-inattention.wav

Word forms

inattention inattentions

Etymology

From French inattention.

Synonyms

disregard heedlessness neglect

Derived words

hemi-inattention
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