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inattentive

[in-uh-ten-tiv] / ˌɪn əˈtɛn tɪv /


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Only the truly inattentive will be shocked that complications ensue.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

In Europe, for example, where Musk has said he hopes to win approval for FSD as soon as February, carmakers are mandated to have effective strategies to warn inattentive drivers.

From BBC Dec. 26, 2025

Humans are not just inattentive; they are irrational in a profoundly emotional sense.

From Salon Apr. 5, 2025

Athletes and entertainers lose money because they’re inattentive, make risky investments and overspend on loved ones and expensive toys, financial experts say.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 26, 2024

Then, inattentive as ever, she asked him if he knew how to wiggle his ears.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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