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Vinony

inattentive

adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.əˈtɛn.tɪv/

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Italic *n̥- Latin in-bor. Middle English in- English in- English attentive English inattentive From in- + attentive.

  1. Of or pertaining to a lack of attention; not paying attention; careless.

    “He was inattentive in class and did not do well in his exams.”