inattention

• Nom désignant un manque d'attention, de concentration ou de vigilance ; fait de ne pas prêter attention à quelque chose ou à quelqu'un.

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.

   Inattention

   • 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.

   Synonymesabsentmindednesscarelessnessdaydreamingdistractionforgetfulnessnegligencepreoccupation

   Antonymesalertnessattentionconcentrationfocusvigilance

2. Negligence or oversightB2formal

   A failure to notice or consider something carefully.

   Inattention (négligence)

   • 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.

   Synonymescarelessnessdisregardinadvertenceneglectoversightthoughtlessness

   Antonymesattentionconsiderationheednoticeregard

3. Absent-mindednessB2informal

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

   inattention

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

   Synonymesabsentmindednessdaydreamingdistractionforgetfulnessinattentivenessobliviousnesspreoccupation

   Antonymesalertnessattentionvigilance