inattentive
adjective
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Definition of inattentive
: not attentive : not paying attention
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The hippocampal fireworks that dominate nap time also happen frequently in animals that are awake but idling and inattentive, or on the cusp of a decision, or exploring a new environment. — Quanta Magazine, "In Brain’s Electrical Ripples, Markers for Memories Appear," 6 Aug. 2019 The city created the registry in 2015 to protect renters and combat urban blight associated with inattentive landlords. — Tim Evans, Indianapolis Star, "City cracks down on landlords after IndyStar probe of rental operation, investment schemes," 26 June 2019 Those affected by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are clinically thought of as inattentive, hyperactive and impulsive. — Caterina Gawrilow, Scientific American, "Are People with ADHD More Creative?," 11 June 2019 Pugh plays Dani, a young woman who, in the aftermath of an unspeakable tragedy, accompanies her inattentive boyfriend Christian (Jack Reynor) and his friends to a remote Swedish folk festival celebrating the summer solstice. — Anne Cohen, refinery29.com, "Midsommar Star Florence Pugh Swears Her Cult-y Horror Breakup Movie Isn't That Scary," 20 June 2019 The cost of violating the texting-while-driving law in Wisconsin is an inattentive driving ticket and four points on your license. — Keith Schubert, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Driving to Illinois? New 'hands-free' law takes effect to decrease distracted driving," 1 July 2019 As the leader of Jethro Tull since its inception, Anderson has often been referred to by many inattentive fans as a person named Jethro Tull. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull bites the bullet for 50th anniversary tour," 30 June 2019 Audiences no longer accept the inattentive dad who isn't sensitive to the needs of his kids. — Maia Efrem, refinery29.com, "The Movies That Get Fatherhood All Wrong — & The Ones That Get It Right," 15 June 2019 Audiences no longer accept the inattentive dad who isn't sensitive to the needs of his kids. — Maia Efrem, refinery29.com, "The Movies That Get Fatherhood All Wrong — & The Ones That Get It Right," 15 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'inattentive.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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inattentive
adjective
in·at·ten·tive
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Kids Definition of inattentive
: not paying attention
an inattentive student
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