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inattentiveness

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in·at·ten·tive  (n-tntv)
adj.
Exhibiting a lack of attention; not attentive.
inat·tentive·ly adv.
inat·tentive·ness n.
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Noun1.inattentiveness - a lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people)
heedlessness
inattention - lack of attention
attentiveness, heed, paying attention, regard - paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people); "his attentiveness to her wishes"; "he spends without heed to the consequences"
2.inattentiveness - the trait of not being considerate and thoughtful of others
trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
carelessness, sloppiness - the quality of not being careful or taking pains
attentiveness - the trait of being observant and paying attention
Translations
inattentiveness
n → Unaufmerksamkeit f
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