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Webster 1913 Edition


Unattentive

Unˊat-ten′tive

,
Adj.
Inattentive; careless.

Webster 1828 Edition


Unattentive

UNATTEN'TIVE

,
Adj.
Not regarding; inattentive. [The latter word is now used.]

Definition 2024


unattentive

unattentive

English

Adjective

unattentive (comparative more unattentive, superlative most unattentive)

  1. Not attentive.

Usage notes

  • (not attentive): The synonymous inattentive is far more common.