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- [in-uh-ten-tiv]
- /ˌɪn əˈtɛn tɪv/
- /ˌɪnəˈtentɪvli/
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- [in-uh-ten-tiv]
- /ˌɪn əˈtɛn tɪv/
Definitions of inattentively word
- adjective inattentively not attentive; negligent. 1
- noun inattentively In an inattentive manner. 1
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Origin of inattentively
First appearance:
before 1735 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1735-45; in-3 + attentive
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Parts of speech for Inattentively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
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inattentively popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inattentively
adv inattentively
- haphazardly — in a haphazard manner; at random.
- negligently — guilty of or characterized by neglect, as of duty: negligent officials.
- nonchalantly — coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual: His nonchalant manner infuriated me.
- hastily — moving or acting with haste; speedy; quick; hurried.
- offhandedly — cavalierly, curtly, or brusquely: to reply offhand.
adverb inattentively
- distractedly — having the attention diverted: She tossed several rocks to the far left and slipped past the distracted sentry.
- absent-mindedly — so lost in thought that one does not realize what one is doing, what is happening, etc.; preoccupied to the extent of being unaware of one's immediate surroundings.
- dreamily — of the nature of or characteristic of dreams; visionary.
- dozily — In a dozy manner.
- disregardfully — In a disregardful manner; negligently; heedlessly.
Antonyms for inattentively
adv inattentively
- deliberately — carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional: a deliberate lie.
- intentionally — done with intention or on purpose; intended: an intentional insult.
- knowingly — affecting, implying, or deliberately revealing shrewd knowledge of secret or private information: a knowing glance.
- consciously — aware of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.
- willfully — deliberate, voluntary, or intentional: The coroner ruled the death willful murder.
adverb inattentively
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
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