Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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inattentiveness | Yes | No | No | No |
carelessness | Yes | No | No | No |
inattentiveness (noun) | carelessness (noun) |
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the trait of not being considerate and thoughtful of others | failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances |
a lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people) | the quality of not being careful or taking pains |