# inattentive

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌɪn.əˈtɛn.tɪv/ · frequency rank #56,825

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

## Etymology
From in- + attentive.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/inattentive