Meaning of the word inattentive in English

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inattentive

US /ˌɪn.əˈten.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˌɪn.əˈten.t̬ɪv/
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Adjective

1.

not paying attention to something or someone

Example:
The student was inattentive during the lecture and missed important details.
Her inattentive driving led to a minor accident.
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