inattention

• Substantiv, das den Mangel an Aufmerksamkeit, Konzentration oder Sorgfalt bezeichnet; auch das Unaufmerksamsein oder die Geistesabwesenheit.

A noun referring to a lack of attention, focus, or concentration.

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1. Lack of focusB2formal

   The state of not paying enough attention or being distracted.

   Unaufmerksamkeit

   • His inattention during the lecture caused him to miss important information.
   • Drivers must avoid inattention to prevent accidents.
   • Inattention in class can lead to poor grades.

   Synonymeabsentmindednesscarelessnessdaydreamingdistractionforgetfulnessnegligencepreoccupation

   Antonymealertnessattentionconcentrationfocusvigilance

2. Negligence or oversightB2formal

   A failure to notice or consider something carefully.

   Unaufmerksamkeit

   • The error was due to a momentary inattention by the accountant.
   • Inattention to detail can be costly in engineering projects.
   • Her inattention to the instructions resulted in a mistake.

   Synonymecarelessnessdisregardinadvertenceneglectoversightthoughtlessness

   Antonymeattentionconsiderationheednoticeregard

3. Absent-mindednessB2informal

   A tendency to be easily distracted and not observe what is happening.

   Unaufmerksamkeit

   • His chronic inattention makes him forget appointments.
   • She suffers from inattention when multitasking.
   • Inattention is often a sign of fatigue or boredom.

   Synonymeabsentmindednessdaydreamingdistractionforgetfulnessinattentivenessobliviousnesspreoccupation

   Antonymealertnessattentionvigilance