inattention
pronunciation
How to pronounce inattention in British English:
UK [ˌɪnəˈtenʃn]
How to pronounce inattention in American English:
US [ˌɪnəˈtɛnʃən]
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- Noun:
- lack of attention
Word Origin
- inattention (n.)
- 1710, from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + attention.
Antonym
Example
- 1. But this inattention can leave skin cancers undetected .
- 2. But the reason is as much its own inattention as china 's rise .
- 3. Previous research has found that feelings of entitlement , inattention to the consequences of one 's actions on others , and an increased focus on achieving goals also play a role .
- 4. The inattention of the federal reserve and the securities and exchange commission , which did not understand the changing nature of the banking industry , particularly the rise of " nonbank banks " dependent on short-term , uninsured capital .