Inattention

/ˌɪnəˈtɛnʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The lack of attention or care; neglect.

His inattention during the meeting led to several misunderstandings.

Failure to pay attention or focus due to distractions.

The child's inattention in class resulted in poor grades.

The act of not giving enough attention to something, often leading to problems.

Inattention to detail can cause significant errors in the report.

A state of being unaware or not observing something.

Her inattention to the road resulted in a near accident.

From the Latin 'inattentionem', meaning 'not attending'.

inattention to detail:

Failure to notice small but significant elements.

showing inattention:

Demonstrating a lack of focus or care.

a result of inattention:

An outcome caused by a lack of attention.

space out

I totally spaced out during the meeting.

zone out

I zoned out while he was talking.