Synonyms: yawning, drowsy, oscitant
Definition: showing lack of attention or boredom
Usage: the yawning congregation
Similar words: inattentive
Definition: showing a lack of attention or care
Usage: inattentive students; an inattentive babysitter
Synonyms: dozy, drowsing, drowsy
Definition: half asleep
Usage: made drowsy by the long ride; it seemed a pity to disturb the drowsing (or dozing) professor; a tired dozy child; the nodding (or napping) grandmother in her rocking chair
Similar words: asleep
Definition: in a state of sleep
Usage: were all asleep when the phone rang; fell asleep at the wheel