inattentive

IPA: ɪnʌtˈɛntɪv

adjective

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

Examples of "inattentive" in Sentences

You're just being inattentive and assuming that.
I was probably inattentive to her, but who cares
Doug looked inattentive and ready to make an exit.
Both parents incubate but are surprisingly inattentive.
But, people are capable of being inattentive in manuals, too.
Riding a motorcycle is not for the inattentive or the casual rider.
Finally, I've taught plenty of inattentive and noncurious students.
Deputies said in the past year, they investigated 28 traffic crashes involving "inattentive" teen drivers.
We only just recently determined my oldest has ADHD, the "inattentive" subtype, and he's ten and in fourth grade.
Although lauded for his creative vision, he has faced criticism for what has been described as inattentive supervision.
Investigators described her as "inattentive," said she had room to change lanes and was "unprepared" to come to a complete stop.
Bottom line on Peralta's poor decision in the first inning: It was exactly the kind of inattentive play that is inexcusable for a veteran.
Sivak and Schoettle found that in 2005, 2,369 fatal accidents were blamed on "inattentive" driving – including eating, talking or using a phone.
The very name of the people had crept into our language as a synonym for 'inattentive'; to do a Speck's day of work meant to do almost nothing at all.
The active ingredient in marijuana, THC, actually makes people hyper and inattentive, which is exactly what parents of children with ADHD are trying to avoid.
Another way is that "inattentive" or distracted driving was recorded as a "primary" factor for just 7% of the 50,430 drivers involved in fatal accidents in 2008.
Of course every imaginable behavior that could be deemed as "inattentive" couldn't be included or the bill would have run on for hundreds of pages, so the sponsor added this little phrase to cover all bases:

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