Definition
inattentiveness
noun
- the quality or state of not paying close attention; lack of focus or concentration
Usage: uncountable noun; commonly used in educational and professional contexts
Examples
- The student's inattentiveness during the lecture caused him to miss important information.
- Her inattentiveness while driving made the situation dangerous.
- The teacher addressed the class about inattentiveness during test-taking.
- His inattentiveness to detail resulted in several errors in the report.
- Inattentiveness in meetings can lead to miscommunication among team members.
- The child's inattentiveness improved after he started taking breaks during homework.
- Chronic inattentiveness may be a sign of an underlying attention disorder.