inattentively

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adverb

In an inattentive or careless manner: Of or pertaining to a lack of attention; not paying attention.

Similar
absentlyabstractedlyabsentmindedly
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Meanings

adverbinattentively (comparative more inattentively, superlative most inattentively)

comparative more inattentively · superlative most inattentively

  1. In an inattentive or careless manner: Of or pertaining to a lack of attention; not paying attention.

Synonyms & antonyms

adverbin an absentminded or preoccupied manner

Similar
absentlyabstractedlyabsentmindedly
Also see
absentlyabstractedlyunattentively

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

From inattentive + -ly.

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Translations

Esperanto malatente
  • malatenteinattentively
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APA

inattentively. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/inattentively

MLA

“inattentively.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/inattentively. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “inattentively,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/inattentively.

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