inattentiveness
Example Sentences
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He had previously paid roughly $26,100 for a Four Seasons Yacht trip that he panned in a May review for sewage-smelling water in his cabin and inattentiveness to his bean allergy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Symptoms can vary widely, with some individuals primarily experiencing inattentiveness, while others show more hyperactive or impulsive behavior, or a combination of both.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 17, 2026
Brown immediately was replaced by Perry, whose defensive inattentiveness quickly reemerged when Ward beat him off the dribble for a one-handed dunk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2025
They point to studies linking increased screen time during COVID-19 lockdowns to spikes in anxiety, depression and inattentiveness among young people.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 21, 2023
At Jamestown, Rowcraft managed, through inattentiveness, to sink his ship.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
