inattentive

• Décrit quelqu'un qui ne prête pas attention ou qui est distrait, ou qui agit sans soin ni vigilance.

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.

   inattentif, manquant de concentration

   • 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.

   Synonymesabsentmindedcarelessdaydreamingdistractedheedlessinconsiderateneglectfulobliviouspreoccupiedunfocused

   Antonymesalertattentivefocusedobservantvigilantwatchful

2. negligent behaviorB2formal

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

   inattentif (comportement négligent)

   • 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.

   Synonymescarelessheedlessneglectfulnegligentremissunmindful

   Antonymesalertattentivecarefulvigilantwatchful