as in inattentive
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inobservant
Adjective
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An inattentive public might simply see a Washington melee—the disrupters against the bureaucrats.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2025 -
Minnesota State Patrol also responded to the crash and cited Ward at the scene for inattentive driving.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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From the middle of December through late January, the Celtics looked like a talented but unfocused team playing well below its potential.—
Zack Cox,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2025
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Between the lines: Trump's expansionist urges, like his tariffs threats, have lent his first month the feel of raw but unfocused American power.—
Dave Lawler,
Axios,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Its abstracted scenario is a kind of back to the basics, expressing the sanctity of home, devotion and nature.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The show’s overall environment was more akin to an abstracted living room than a standard runway setup.—
Lauren Vaccaro,
Architectural Digest,
28 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Jin has been absent from government meetings and official events since December 2024, the Financial Times said.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Fans have been speculating that the two influencers may be at odds, as Earle was absent from an Unwell Super Bowl party in New Orleans earlier in February.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In the midst of this domestic stress, Fang Di keeps Tian Tian safe and distracted.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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In fact, he’s almost forgotten the commitment altogether, too distracted by his latest 20-something girlfriend’s terrible open mic poetry reading.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
TIME,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But for many, the reality of retirement comes with unexpected challenges, like a sense of lost purpose or even feelings of loneliness.—
Sara Ellis Conant,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Geno then decided to get creative and completely tear apart the car to find the lost ring.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Barber’s character usually seemed oblivious of or unbothered by the adults’ insults or cheerfully fired back hilarious barbs of her own.—
John Russell,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Stevenson’s Elliot remains oblivious, but stops walking into walls.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, students can be generally secure in romantic relationships yet become preoccupied while dating a certain partner.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ryan isn’t too keen on Bex asking Shane for details about the prison, and a few others remain preoccupied with covering their tracks and keeping other skeletons tucked away in their respective closets.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Inobservant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inobservant. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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