Definition

Not paying attention to things around you; failing to notice or observe details.

Example

He was inobservant during the meeting and missed important information.

Conversation

Did you notice how late the sunset was yesterday?

Honestly, I was so inobservant that I didn't even realize it changed.

Yeah, sometimes I get caught up in other things too.

It happens! We all have our inobservant days.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inobservant → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "observant" (from Latin "observare", meaning to watch or pay attention). The word "inobservant" means not paying attention or not observing something carefully.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') paying attention or 'watching' ('observare') — that's why inobservant means not observing.

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