Unobservant: meaning, definitions and examples

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unobservant

[ ˌʌnəbˈzərvənt ]

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inattentive

Not observant or attentive; failing to notice things.

Synonyms

careless, inattentive, oblivious, unaware

Examples of usage

He was often unobservant of the small details in his surroundings.
She was so unobservant that she didn't even notice the new painting on the wall.
The unobservant driver failed to see the stop sign.
I tend to be unobservant when I'm tired.
Being unobservant can lead to missing important information.

Translations

Translations of the word "unobservant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desatento

🇮🇳 अविवेकी

🇩🇪 unaufmerksam

🇮🇩 tidak awas

🇺🇦 неуважний

🇵🇱 nieuważny

🇯🇵 不注意な (ふちゅういな)

🇫🇷 inattentif

🇪🇸 desatento

🇹🇷 dikkatsiz

🇰🇷 부주의한

🇸🇦 غير منتبه

🇨🇿 nepozorný

🇸🇰 nepozorný

🇨🇳 不注意的 (bù zhùyì de)

🇸🇮 nepozoren

🇮🇸 óumhugaður

🇰🇿 байқамайтын

🇬🇪 გაუფრთხილებელი

🇦🇿 diqqətsiz

🇲🇽 desatento

Word origin

The word 'unobservant' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'observant' which comes from the Latin word 'observantem' meaning 'attentive' or 'watchful'. The concept of being unobservant has been present throughout history, as the ability to notice details or pay attention to one's surroundings has always been valued. Being unobservant can have consequences in various situations, from missing important information to being unaware of potential dangers.