Synonyms: inattentive
Definition: showing a lack of attention or care
Usage: inattentive students; an inattentive babysitter
Similar words: scatty, absent, absentminded, abstracted
Definition: lost in thought; showing preoccupation
Usage: an absent stare; an absentminded professor; the scatty glancing quality of a hyperactive but unfocused intelligence
Similar words: distracted, distrait
Definition: having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
Similar words: dreamy, moony, woolgathering
Definition: dreamy in mood or nature
Usage: a woolgathering moment
Similar words: yawning, drowsy, oscitant
Definition: showing lack of attention or boredom
Usage: the yawning congregation
Similar words: oblivious, forgetful
Definition: failing to keep in mind
Usage: forgetful of her responsibilities; oblivious old age
Synonyms: inattentive, neglectful
Definition: not showing due care or attention
Usage: inattentive students; an inattentive babysitter; neglectful parents
Similar words: negligent
Definition: characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern
Usage: negligent parents; negligent of detail; negligent in his correspondence