inattentively

Thân thiện

He listened inattentively during the lecture.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner showing a lack of attention or concentration: The word "inattentively" describes performing an action while not paying proper or close attention, often resulting in distraction, preoccupation, or carelessness.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • He listened inattentively during the important meeting, missing several key points.
  • The student stared out the window and answered the question inattentively.

Advanced Usage

• Used to describe habitual or characteristic behavior: Often modifies verbs related to perception or engagement (e.g., listen, watch, read, work).
  • She tends to scan documents inattentively, which leads to frequent errors.

Variants and Related Words

• Inattentive (adjective): Not paying close attention; negligent or heedless.
  • An inattentive driver is a danger on the road.
• Inattention (noun): Lack of attention; neglect.
  • The accident was caused by a moment of inattention.

Synonyms

• Absentmindedly: In a manner showing a lack of attention to immediate surroundings due to being deep in thought.
• Carelessly: Without sufficient attention or thought, potentially leading to harm or error.
• Distractedly: In a manner where attention is drawn away to something else.
• Heedlessly: Without careful attention or regard.

Antonyms

• Attentively: With careful or considerate attention.
• Carefully: In a way that avoids harm or error; with close attention.
• Mindfully: With conscious awareness and attention.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
   • he read the letter absently

Từ đồng nghĩa

• absently
• abstractedly
• absentmindedly