inattention

Example Sentences

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It would take some effort, or at least serious inattention, to kill it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Her book is the message in a bottle, urging us to connect more deeply with our inattention.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

It is characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can interfere with daily life, including school, work, and relationships.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neuro-developmental condition which often causes impulsiveness and inattention.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

Frowning, we bound the stakes, our knots loose with inattention.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson