1. (adj)inattentive showing a lack of attention or care Synonyms: neglectful Antonyms: captive, attentive, observant, solicitous, intent, advertent, absorbed, engrossed, wrapped, enwrapped, heedful, oversolicitous, diligent
2. (adj)inattentive, neglectful not showing due care or attention Synonyms: delinquent, neglectful, derelict, inattentive, remiss Antonyms: solicitous, intent, advertent, absorbed, observant, captive, enwrapped, engrossed, attentive, heedful, wrapped, oversolicitous, diligent
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'inattentive'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. inattentive As regards mental action, absorbed, abstracted, and preoccupied refer to the cause, absent or absent-minded to the effect. The man absorbed in one thing will appear absent in others. A Synonyms: abstracted, absent, heedless, listless, preoccupied, absent-minded, inattentive, negligent, thoughtless, absorbed, indifferent, oblivious Antonyms: alert, on hand, ready, wide-awake, attentive, prompt, thoughtful
Synonyms for inattentive 
