inattentiveness
inattentiveness — noun
1. a lack of attention or focus on what is happening around you — for example, not
a lack of attention or focus on what is happening around you — for example, not hearing a question because your mind is elsewhere.
A brief moment of inattentiveness caused Mizuki to miss her train station and arrive late.
moment of inattentiveness + cause [unintended consequence]
Chronic inattentiveness can make it hard for children to follow instructions at school.
chronic inattentiveness + can make it hard for [person] to [verb]
The driving instructor warned that even a second of inattentiveness could lead to an accident.
Hari's inattentiveness during the meeting became clear when he failed to answer a question.
Putri's inattentiveness while cooking dinner led to a small fire in the kitchen.
- inattention
more common and slightly broader; inattentiveness emphasizes the quality or degree of the state
- distraction
often implies something external draws the focus away, whereas inattentiveness may start from within
- absent-mindedness
suggests forgetfulness caused by thinking about other things rather than a general lack of focus
- attentiveness
direct opposite — the quality of giving full attention
- alertness
emphasizes being fully awake and ready to notice things
用法筆記
More formal than phrases like 'not paying attention.' Common in educational, clinical, and workplace contexts when describing a recurring tendency rather than a single lapse.