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- [in-uh b-zur-vuh ns]
- /ˌɪn əbˈzɜr vəns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-uh b-zur-vuh ns]
- /ˌɪn əbˈzɜr vəns/
Definitions of inobservant word
- noun inobservant lack of attention; inattention; heedlessness: drowsy inobservance. 1
- noun inobservant failure to observe a custom, rule, law, or the like; nonobservance: inobservance of the Sabbath. 1
- noun inobservant Not observant; heedless. 1
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Origin of inobservant
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
From the Latin word inobservantia, dating back to 1605-15. See in-3, observance
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Parts of speech for Inobservant
noun
adjective
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preposition
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inobservant popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% 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.
inobservant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inobservant
adj inobservant
- bored — If you are bored, you feel tired and impatient because you have lost interest in something or because you have nothing to do.
- distracted — Obsolete. distracted.
- careless — If you are careless, you do not pay enough attention to what you are doing, and so you make mistakes, or cause harm or damage.
- distraught — distracted; deeply agitated.
- oblivious — unmindful; unconscious; unaware (usually followed by of or to): She was oblivious of his admiration.
adjective inobservant
- negligent — guilty of or characterized by neglect, as of duty: negligent officials.
Antonyms for inobservant
adj inobservant
- interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
- mindful — attentive, aware, or careful (usually followed by of): mindful of one's responsibilities.
- heedful — taking heed; attentive; mindful; thoughtful; careful: She was always heedful of others' needs.
- noticing — an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning: a day's notice.
- observant — quick to notice or perceive; alert.
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