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(in-at-ten-tive) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. not paying attention or being distracted.

Example Sentence

The boy is inattentive in class.

More Example Sentences

He was inattentive during the lesson.

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Rhymes

  • attentive
  • incentive
  • inventive
  • preventive

  • disincentive
  • inattentive
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