Inattention
noun
The lack of attention; not paying proper attention.
The student's inattention in class led to lower grades.
Often appears as...
- due to inattention
- inattention to detail
noun
The lack of attention; not paying proper attention.
The student's inattention in class led to lower grades.
Often appears as...
- due to inattention
- inattention to detail
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use 'inattention' where there's an expectation to pay attention, such as during important tasks or instructions.
His inattention during the safety briefing could have caused serious problems.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Outcome
'Inattention' implies an oversight leading to mistakes or negative consequences, not just being distracted.
Inattention to the road signs led to a missed turn.
Pro Tip 3/3Collocation Hint
'Inattention' often pairs with words like 'due to,' 'cause of,' and 'result from,' signaling blame for a problem.
The project failed due to the team's inattention to the client's needs.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use 'inattention' where there's an expectation to pay attention, such as during important tasks or instructions.
His inattention during the safety briefing could have caused serious problems.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Outcome
'Inattention' implies an oversight leading to mistakes or negative consequences, not just being distracted.
Inattention to the road signs led to a missed turn.
Pro Tip 3/3Collocation Hint
'Inattention' often pairs with words like 'due to,' 'cause of,' and 'result from,' signaling blame for a problem.
The project failed due to the team's inattention to the client's needs.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use 'inattention' where there's an expectation to pay attention, such as during important tasks or instructions.
His inattention during the safety briefing could have caused serious problems.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Outcome
'Inattention' implies an oversight leading to mistakes or negative consequences, not just being distracted.
Inattention to the road signs led to a missed turn.
Pro Tip 3/3Collocation Hint
'Inattention' often pairs with words like 'due to,' 'cause of,' and 'result from,' signaling blame for a problem.
The project failed due to the team's inattention to the client's needs.
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Video examples
A doctor's touch -...
knowledge the whole human genome mapped out at our feet we are allowed into inattention forgetting that the rich it's cathartic to the physician necessary for the patient forgetting that the ritual has meaning and a singular message to convey to the
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Severine Autesserre: To...
to ignore the micro-level foundations that are so necessary for sustainable peace. The resulting inattention to local conflicts leads to inadequate peacebuilding in the short term
Video examples
A doctor's touch -...
knowledge the whole human genome mapped out at our feet we are allowed into inattention forgetting that the rich it's cathartic to the physician necessary for the patient forgetting that the ritual has meaning and a singular message to convey to the
Video examples
Severine Autesserre: To...
to ignore the micro-level foundations that are so necessary for sustainable peace. The resulting inattention to local conflicts leads to inadequate peacebuilding in the short term
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Quote examples
Peter Bergen
American Journalist
The inattention of the Bush administration to the threat from al Qaeda had results. Shortly before 9/11, Bush's attorney general, John Ashcroft, turned down FBI requests for some 400 additional counterterrorism personnel.
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Jennifer Egan
American Novelist
Sometimes I forget I have children, which is very strange. I feel guilty about it, as if my inattention will cause something to happen to them, even when I'm not responsible for them - that God will punish me.
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Terry Glavin
Canadian Author
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson has been resorting to the 'It's racism' dodge for years now in order to shut down scrutiny of his determined inattention to the catastrophe of Vancouver's housing crisis.
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Greg Anderson
American Author
Although our inattention can contribute to our lack of total well-being, we also have the power to choose positive behaviors and responses. In that choice we change our every experience of life!
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Robert Bresson
French Director
Cinema, radio, television, magazines are a school of inattention: people look without seeing, listen in without hearing.
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Bharati Mukherjee
Indian Writer
In India, there are real consequences to inattention; drivers who jeopardize pedestrians can be lynched on the spot.
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Helen Rowland
American Writer
When a girl marries, she exchanges the attentions of many men for the inattention of one.
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Twyla Tharp
American Dancer
I've survived inattention. I hope to God I survive attention.
Quote examples
Peter Bergen
American Journalist
The inattention of the Bush administration to the threat from al Qaeda had results. Shortly before 9/11, Bush's attorney general, John Ashcroft, turned down FBI requests for some 400 additional counterterrorism personnel.
Quote examples
Jennifer Egan
American Novelist
Sometimes I forget I have children, which is very strange. I feel guilty about it, as if my inattention will cause something to happen to them, even when I'm not responsible for them - that God will punish me.
Quote examples
Terry Glavin
Canadian Author
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson has been resorting to the 'It's racism' dodge for years now in order to shut down scrutiny of his determined inattention to the catastrophe of Vancouver's housing crisis.
Quote examples
Greg Anderson
American Author
Although our inattention can contribute to our lack of total well-being, we also have the power to choose positive behaviors and responses. In that choice we change our every experience of life!
Quote examples
Robert Bresson
French Director
Cinema, radio, television, magazines are a school of inattention: people look without seeing, listen in without hearing.
Quote examples
Bharati Mukherjee
Indian Writer
In India, there are real consequences to inattention; drivers who jeopardize pedestrians can be lynched on the spot.
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Helen Rowland
American Writer
When a girl marries, she exchanges the attentions of many men for the inattention of one.
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Twyla Tharp
American Dancer
I've survived inattention. I hope to God I survive attention.
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