inattentive
/ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/
in · at · ten · tive
/ˌɪn · ə · ˈtɛn · tɪv/
English Definition
adj. not paying attention
Significado en Español
desatento
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không chú ý
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “inattentive”:
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A
vigilant
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B
focused
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C
distracted
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D
attentive
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C — distracted.
“inattentive” means adj. not paying attention
Common questions about “inattentive”
What does “inattentive” mean?
inattentive — adj. not paying attention. In Chinese: 不注意的.
How do you pronounce “inattentive”?
inattentive is pronounced /ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · at · ten · tive.
Is “inattentive” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. inattentive appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.