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INATTENTIVENESS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The trait of not being considerate and thoughtful of others
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("inattentiveness" is a kind of...):
trait (a distinguishing feature of your personal nature)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "inattentiveness"):
carelessness; sloppiness (the quality of not being careful or taking pains)
Antonym:
attentiveness (the trait of being observant and paying attention)
Derivation:
inattentive (not showing due care or attention)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people)
Synonyms:
heedlessness; inattentiveness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("inattentiveness" is a kind of...):
inattention (lack of attention)
Antonym:
attentiveness (paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people))
