Definition

Not paying attention to details or not noticing things around you.

Example

He was nonobservant during the meeting and missed several important points.

Conversation

Have you noticed how nonobservant some people can be during important events?

Yeah, it’s surprising how little they pay attention sometimes.

I guess some folks are just naturally nonobservant in certain situations.

True! It’s like they’re in their own world.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

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

Memory Tip

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

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