inattention
noun
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Definition of inattention
: failure to pay attention
Examples of inattention in a Sentence
Many traffic accidents are the result of driver inattention.
They lost several potential clients through their inattention to detail.
Recent Examples on the Web
Since then, prosecutors have relied on the law to go after crews and operators for inattention to their duties, poor decision-making and carelessness. — Los Angeles Times, "California boat fire: Criminal probe launched with focus on safety lapses, sources say," 9 Sep. 2019 Investigators said the driver鈥檚 inattention and overreliance on Autopilot were probable causes of the crash. — Wired, "Feds Say Tesla Autopilot Is Partly to Blame for a 2018 Crash," 4 Sep. 2019 While some red-light crashes are caused by inattention or distractions, many are the result of drivers intentionally speeding and breaking the law, Kolosh said. — Scottie Andrew, CNN, "Deaths caused by red light runners hit a 10-year high, AAA says," 29 Aug. 2019 Most incidents can be blamed on inattention and poor reactions. — John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, "When sharing the backcountry with bears, choose a shotgun as your companion," 20 Aug. 2019 At the same time, the focus on testing produced unintended consequences, including inattention to important educational priorities and growing teacher shortages. — Andrea Gabor, The Denver Post, "Guest Commentary: Testing craze is fading in U.S. schools. Good. Here鈥檚 What鈥檚 Next.," 16 Aug. 2019 Shortly after giving birth to her daughter, Williams nearly died because of inattention to her reports of pain. — K.n.c., The Economist, "Societies are tearing apart, but they can be brought together," 14 Aug. 2019 Two core symptoms, inattention and impulsiveness, suggest a connection between creativity and ADHD. — Caterina Gawrilow, Scientific American, "Are People with ADHD More Creative?," 11 June 2019 On one level, the inattention to ownership reflects the topic鈥檚 inherent wonkiness. — John Case, The New Republic, "An Economy in Waiting," 8 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'inattention.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for inattention
inattention
noun
English Language Learners Definition of inattention
: failure to carefully think about, listen to, or watch someone or something : lack of attention
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inattention
noun
in路at路ten路tion
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Kids Definition of inattention
: failure to pay attention
The accident resulted from the driver's inattention.
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