1. lack of attention or care; failure to pay attention

Examples

• The student’s inattention during the lecture caused him to miss important information.
• Her inattention to detail resulted in several errors in the report.
• The accident was caused by the driver’s momentary inattention.
• The teacher noticed the child’s inattention and moved him to the front row.
• Inattention to safety procedures can lead to workplace injuries.
• His chronic inattention made it difficult for him to succeed in school.