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adv
In an inattentive or careless manner: Of or pertaining to a lack of attention; not paying attention.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: absently, abstractedly, absentmindedly
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology tree English inattentive Middle English -ly English -ly English inattentively From inattentive + -ly.
