Origin: Latin
suffix -ive
Inattentive has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Adjective
Adjective
1
showing a lack of attention or care
"inattentive students"
"an inattentive babysitter"
2
not showing due care or attention
"inattentive students"
"an inattentive babysitter"
"neglectful parents"
3
Of or pertaining to a lack of attention; not paying attention; careless.
Example Sentences
"inattentive students"
adjective
"an inattentive babysitter"
adjective
"inattentive students"
adjective
"an inattentive babysitter"
adjective
"neglectful parents"
adjective