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inattention

 

[ ˌɪn.əˈten.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of focus

Inattention refers to the lack of focus or attention towards something. It is the state of being easily distracted or not paying sufficient attention to details.

Synonyms

carelessness, disregard, neglect

Examples of usage

  • He was accused of inattention during the important meeting.
  • Her inattention to detail led to mistakes in the project.
Context #2 | Noun

medical condition

Inattention can also refer to a medical condition, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), characterized by difficulty in focusing and staying on task.

Synonyms

distractibility, lack of concentration

Examples of usage

  • The child's inattention in class raised concerns about ADHD.
  • Symptoms of inattention include trouble organizing tasks and avoiding tasks that require sustained mental effort.

Translations

Translations of the word "inattention" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desatenção

🇮🇳 अवधानता

🇩🇪 Unaufmerksamkeit

🇮🇩 kurang perhatian

🇺🇦 неуважність

🇵🇱 nieuwaga

🇯🇵 不注意 (ふちゅうい)

🇫🇷 inattention

🇪🇸 desatención

🇹🇷 dikkatsizlik

🇰🇷 부주의 (bujuui)

🇸🇦 عدم الانتباه

🇨🇿 nepozornost

🇸🇰 nepozornosť

🇨🇳 不注意 (bù zhùyì)

🇸🇮 nepozornost

🇮🇸 óathygli

🇰🇿 назарсыздық

🇬🇪 უძველესი

🇦🇿 diqqətsizlik

🇲🇽 desatención

Etymology

The word 'inattention' originated from the Latin word 'in' (not) and 'attentionem' (attention). It first appeared in the English language in the 17th century. The concept of inattention has been studied in psychology and medicine to understand its impact on cognitive functioning and behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,181, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.