inattentive

• Descreve alguém que não presta atenção, que se distrai facilmente ou age com descuido.

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.

   Sinônimosabsentmindedcarelessdaydreamingdistractedheedlessinconsiderateneglectfulobliviouspreoccupiedunfocused

   Antônimosalertattentivefocusedobservantvigilantwatchful

2. negligent behaviorB2formal

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

   Desatento

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscarelessheedlessneglectfulnegligentremissunmindful

   Antônimosalertattentivecarefulvigilantwatchful