inattentive
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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
We looked for moments when the warders were inattentive.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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