inattentive

Example Sentences

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Humans are not just inattentive; they are irrational in a profoundly emotional sense.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2025

A new study calculates that exposure to car exhaust from leaded gas during childhood altered the balance of mental health in the U.S. population, making generations of Americans more depressed, anxious and inattentive or hyperactive.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2024

The filing also says the Dali was manned by "an incompetent crew that was inattentive to its duties" and "lacked proper training".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2024

Beyond airing allegations that Gutierrez was inattentive, “sloppy” and lacked respect among crew members and producers, prosecutors produced fresh details about Baldwin’s behind-the-scenes actions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2024

"I see. Very well, then. It was years ago, Gabe. You were a little boy. I remember how mischievous you were in school. Sometimes inattentive."

From "Son" by Lois Lowry