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unobservant

/ˌʌn.ɒbˈzɜːvənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does unobservant mean?

adjective

Failing to notice or observe something; not paying attention.

Example

"She was unobservant of the warning signs and got lost in the woods."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

observeobservationobservernotice

What's another word for unobservant?

inattentivenegligentcarelessabsent-mindedheedlessremiss

What's the opposite of unobservant?

observantattentivevigilant

Rhymes with unobservant

unrulyunholyunjustlyunhappily