inattentiveness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inattentiveness
Noun
  • In real life the car would run off the road with that degree of inattention.
    Rich Heldenfels, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
  • However, this creates a complex trade-off, as driver-facing cameras are also an important safety technology that can help prevent accidents by monitoring unsafe behaviors like cell phone use, inattention to traffic conditions, or drowsy driving.
    Aliza Knox, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • As for inventions, accident and inadvertence played a role in the development of Post-it Notes and microwave heating.
    Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 4 May 2018
  • The history of the game proceeded through intelligence, but also through inadvertence.
    JAY CASPIAN KANG, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2017
Noun
  • Other potential claims could include intentional infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy and negligence.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Judge Jorge Ortiz denied Smith & Wesson’s motions to dismiss counts of unfair business practices and negligence but granted a motion to dismiss allegations around deceptive business practices in a 34-page decision.
    Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Inattentiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inattentiveness. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

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