Inattentive Definition & Meaning

not being in a specified place nonexistent; "the thumb is absent"; "her appetite was lacking" lost in thought

lost in thought; showing preoccupation; "an absent stare"; "an absentminded professor

lost in thought; showing preoccupation; "an absent stare"; "an absentminded professor

lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

dreamy in mood or nature; "a woolgathering moment" lacking spirit or liveliness; "a lackadaisical attempt

half asleep; "made drowsy by the long ride"; "it seemed a pity to disturb the drowsing (or dozing) professor

(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range; "a short memory" not mindful or attentive

lighted by moonlight; "the moonlit landscape" dreamy in mood or nature; "a woolgathering moment"