inattentive

• Describe a alguien que no presta atención o que se distrae fácilmente; también puede referirse a quien actúa sin cuidado o desconsideración.

Describes someone who is not paying attention or is distracted.

1. lacking focusB1formal

   Failing to pay close attention or showing carelessness in one's actions or thoughts.

   Desatento

   • The student was inattentive during the lecture and missed important details.
   • Her inattentive driving nearly caused an accident.
   • He was so inattentive that he forgot his own appointment.
   • An inattentive listener may misunderstand instructions.

   Sinónimosabsentmindedcarelessdaydreamingdistractedheedlessinconsiderateneglectfulobliviouspreoccupiedunfocused

   Antónimosalertattentivefocusedobservantvigilantwatchful

2. negligent behaviorB2formal

   Not giving the necessary care or focus that a task or situation requires.

   desatento por negligencia

   • The inattentive nurse overlooked the patient's symptoms.
   • His inattentive attitude at work led to repeated errors.
   • Parents should not be inattentive to their children's emotional needs.
   • An inattentive observer might miss the subtle change.

   Sinónimoscarelessheedlessneglectfulnegligentremissunmindful

   Antónimosalertattentivecarefulvigilantwatchful