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inattentive

English

Etymology

in- +? attentive

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /??n.?.?t?n.t?v/

Adjective

inattentive (comparative more inattentive, superlative most inattentive)

  1. Of or pertaining to lack of attention; not paying attention; careless.
    He was inattentive in class and did not do well in his exams.

Synonyms

  • absent-minded
  • distracted
  • distrait
  • unconcentrated

Antonyms

  • attentive
  • vigilant

Derived terms

  • inattentively
  • inattentiveness

Translations


French

Adjective

inattentive

  1. feminine singular of inattentif

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halfhearted

English

Alternative forms

  • half-hearted

Etymology

From half +? hearted.

Pronunciation

Adjective

halfhearted (comparative more halfhearted, superlative most halfhearted)

  1. Lacking full energy, effort, commitment, or resolve.
    Synonym: lukewarm
  2. (obsolete) Lacking in heart or spirit; ungenerous; unkind.
    • such animals,
      Half-hearted creatures, as these are, your fox there

Derived terms

  • halfheartedly
  • halfheartedness

Translations

See also

  • insincere
  • tepid
  • wholehearted

Further reading

  • halfhearted at OneLook Dictionary Search

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