Inattentiveness: meaning, definitions and examples
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inattentiveness
[ ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪvnəs ]
lack of focus
Inattentiveness refers to the state of being easily distracted or having a lack of focus. It is the inability to pay close attention to details or stay concentrated on a task.
Synonyms
carelessness, distractedness, negligence
Examples of usage
- She failed to complete the assignment due to her inattentiveness during the class.
- His inattentiveness in meetings often led to misunderstandings.
Translations
Translations of the word "inattentiveness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desatenção
🇮🇳 अवधानता
🇩🇪 Unaufmerksamkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakperhatian
🇺🇦 неуважність
🇵🇱 nieuważność
🇯🇵 注意散漫
🇫🇷 inattention
🇪🇸 desatención
🇹🇷 dikkatsizlik
🇰🇷 부주의
🇸🇦 عدم الانتباه
🇨🇿 nepozornost
🇸🇰 nepozornosť
🇨🇳 不专心
🇸🇮 nepozornost
🇮🇸 óvöndun
🇰🇿 назар аудармау
🇬🇪 მოუფრთხილება
🇦🇿 diqqətsizlik
🇲🇽 desatención
Word origin
The word 'inattentiveness' originates from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'attentiveness.' It first appeared in the English language in the mid-18th century.