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inattention vs heedlessness

heedlessness vs inattention

inattention and heedlessness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inattention Yes No No No
heedlessness Yes No No No
As nouns, heedlessness is a hyponym of inattention; that is, heedlessness is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than inattention:
  • inattention: lack of attention
  • heedlessness: a lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people)
Other hyponyms of inattention include inattentiveness, distraction, disregard, neglect.
inattention (noun) heedlessness (noun)
lack of attention the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities
the trait of acting rashly and without prudence
a lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people)
Difference between inattention and heedlessness

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