inattention (Meaning)

Wordnet

inattention (n)

lack of attention

Webster

inattention (n.)

Want of attention, or failure to pay attention; disregard; heedlessness; neglect.

FAQs About the word inattention

lack of attentionWant of attention, or failure to pay attention; disregard; heedlessness; neglect.

negligence, inattentiveness, neglect, shortsightedness, misconduct, slackness, remissness, omission, carelessness, inadvertency

vigilance, attentiveness, attentiveness, alertness, awareness, alertness, vigilance,attention, attention, awareness

The student's inattention in class resulted in poor grades.

The driver's inattention caused a severe car accident.

The employee's inattention led to multiple errors in the project.

The surgeon's inattention during the operation could have fatal consequences.