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INATTENTIVENESS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word inattentiveness. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word inattentiveness. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for INATTENTIVENESS

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absentmindedness
nounn
noun

• preoccupation so great that the ordinary demands on attention are ignored

carelessness
nounn
noun

• the quality of not being careful or taking pains

• failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

disregard
verb, nounv, n
noun

• lack of attention and due care

• willful lack of care and attention

verb

• refuse to acknowledge

• bar from attention or consideration

• give little or no attention to

inattention
nounn
noun

• lack of attention

neglect
verb, nounv, n
noun

• lack of attention and due care

• the state of something that has been unused and neglected

• willful lack of care and attention

• the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern

• failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

verb

• leave undone or leave out

• fail to do something; leave something undone

• fail to attend to

• give little or no attention to

negligence
nounn
noun

• failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

• the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern

heedlessness
nounn
noun

• a lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people)

• the trait of acting rashly and without prudence

• the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities

Best Hypernyms For INATTENTIVENESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for inattentiveness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
absentmindedness apathy carelessness disregard inattention inconsideration indifference laxity neglect thoughtlessness trait unresponsiveness

Alternatives for ABSENTMINDEDNESS

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