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Inattention caused the mistake on the worksheet.
What does Inattention mean?
Inattention means not paying enough attention.
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A lack of attention or careful focus.
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The teacher reminded the class that inattention can hide important details.
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In reading, inattention to context clues can make a passage harder to understand.
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MeaningInattention means not paying enough attention.
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- Put a little extra energy on ten.
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Synonyms
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distractionSomething that takes attention away.
carelessnessLack of careful attention.
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