Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unobservant

Adjective
/ʌn.əbˈzɜːrvənt/
Definition
Not paying attention or failing to notice details.
Examples
  • Despite the loud music, he was unobservant of the chaos around him.
  • Her unobservant nature often led her to miss important details in the meeting.
  • Being unobservant can sometimes lead to embarrassing situations.
Meaning
Unobservant describes a person who does not observe things closely; someone who is inattentive or lacks awareness of their surroundings.
Synonyms
  • Inattentive
  • Distracted
  • Oblivious
  • Neglectful
  • Unmindful