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neglect vs inattention

inattention vs neglect

neglect and inattention both are nouns.

neglect is a verb but inattention is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
neglect Yes No Yes No
inattention Yes No No No
As nouns, inattention is a hypernym of neglect; that is, inattention is a word with a broader meaning than neglect:
  • neglect: lack of attention and due care
  • inattention: lack of attention
neglect (noun) inattention (noun)
failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances lack of attention
willful lack of care and attention
the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
lack of attention and due care
the state of something that has been unused and neglected
neglect (verb) inattention (verb)
leave undone or leave out
give little or no attention to
fail to attend to
fail to do something; leave something undone
Difference between neglect and inattention

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