English → Latin
“inattention” in Latin
indīligēnscareless, heedless, negligent; neglectedincūrialack of care, carelessness, negligence, neglectsocorsfoolish, silly; sluggish, inert, inactive, dull (lacking in vitality or alertness); taking no interest in
Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864
inattention
INATTENTIVENESS, animus non attentus: indiligentia: negligentia (negligence, etc.; opposed to diligentia): incuria (absence of the care that ought to be bestowed on anything): socordia (thoughtless indifference): ☞ oscitantia is without ancient authority.
Quick answer
- What is the Latin word for inattention?
- The usual Latin words for “inattention” are indīligēns, incūria, socors. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.
Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.