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inattention
[/ˌɪnəˈtɛnʃən/]
noun
feminine
pl: inattentions / desatenções
desatenção
1.
lack of attention; failure to pay attention to something
His inattention to detail caused the project to fail.
Sua desatenção aos detalhes causou o fracasso do projeto.
2.
the state of being unaware or not noticing something
The teacher noticed the student's inattention during the lecture.
A professora notou a desatenção do aluno durante a aula.
Synonyms
absent-mindedness
negligence
carelessness
distraction
heedlessness
inadvertence
Antonyms
attention
attentiveness
carefulness
mindfulness
concentration
diligence
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desatenção
most common usage
São Paulo
desatenção
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
desatenção
standard usage
Portugal
falta de atenção
alternative phrase often used alongside desatenção
Related Idioms & Phrases
pay attention to
a moment of inattention
lapse of attention
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