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Another word for inattentive

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inattentive

modif.

heedless, unmindful, negligent, distracted; see absent-minded, careless 1. See syn. study at absent-minded.

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Another word for inattentive

adjective

So lost in thought as to be unaware of one's surroundings:
absent, absent-minded, abstracted, bemused, distrait, faraway, preoccupied. Idiom: a million miles away. See ability, awareness
Lacking or marked by a lack of care:
careless, feckless, heedless, irresponsible, reckless, thoughtless, unconcerned, unmindful, unthinking. See careful

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Photographing newborns during regularly scheduled nap or mealtimes can lead to an inattentive, cranky baby.
AD/HD combined type (AD/HD-C) is a combination of the symptoms exhibited by the other two subtypes (inattentive type and hyperactive-impulsive type).
They may be inattentive, moody, depressed, or emotionally volatile, making it difficult for them to sustain positive play interactions with others.
In addition, the inattentive form affects girls more than the hyperactive form; as a result, girls may be less likely to be diagnosed.
Inattentive sales clerks, equipment that malfunctions, bags that tear open - any of these calls for your immediate attention.

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