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inattentive

/ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/
in · at · ten · tive /ˌɪn · ə · ˈtɛn · tɪv/
English Definition
adj. not paying attention
中文释义
不注意的
Significado en Español
desatento
한국어 뜻
부주의한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không chú ý
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Example Sentence

The inattentive driver missed the stop sign.

这位不专心的司机没看到停车标志。

Synonyms
distracted careless unobservant
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “inattentive”:

  1. A vigilant
  2. B focused
  3. C distracted
  4. D attentive
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C — distracted. “inattentive” means adj. not paying attention

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ student completely missed the teacher's important instructions.

  1. A alert
  2. B focused
  3. C attentive
  4. D inattentive
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D — inattentive. “inattentive” means adj. not paying attention

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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.

How do you use “inattentive” in a sentence?

The inattentive driver missed the stop sign. (这位不专心的司机没看到停车标志。)

What are synonyms for “inattentive”?

distracted, careless, unobservant — all close in meaning to inattentive (adj. not paying attention).

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.

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