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inattentive

[in-uh-ten-tiv] / ˌɪn əˈtɛn tɪv /


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Only the truly inattentive will be shocked that complications ensue.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Charlotin believes that the superficially authentic tone of AI bots’ output may encourage overworked or inattentive lawyers to accept bogus citations without double-checking.

From Los Angeles Times May 22, 2025

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

From Salon Apr. 5, 2025

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

Then, inattentive as ever, she asked him if he knew how to wiggle his ears.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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