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inattentive

/ˌɪn.ə.ˈtɛn.tɪv/
adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to lack of attention; not paying attention; careless.

    "He was inattentive in class and did not do well in his exams."

Synonymsabsent-minded, distracted, distrait, unconcentrated
Antonymsattentive, vigilant

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