| a. | 1. | Not attentive; not fixing the mind on an object; heedless; careless; negligent; regardless; |
| Adj. | 1. | inattentive - showing a lack of attention; "inattentive students" Antonyms: attentive - (often followed by `to') giving care or attention; "attentive to details"; "the nurse was attentive to her patient"; "an attentive suitor" |
| 2. | inattentive - inattentive because of lack of interest | |
| 3. | inattentive - not showing due care or attention; "inattentive students"; "an inattentive babysitter"; "neglectful parents" Synonyms: neglectful | |
| 4. | inattentive - unwilling to hear | |
| 5. | inattentive - not paying attention |