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“inattentive” in Latin
indīligēnscareless, heedless, negligent; neglectedsocorsfoolish, silly; sluggish, inert, inactive, dull (lacking in vitality or alertness); taking no interest inanimuslife, life force, soul, vitality (that life-giving aspect which animates a thing); conscience, intellect, mind, reason,
Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864
inattentive
non attentus (e.g., auditor, animus): indiligens (Caes.): negligens (careless, letting things take their own course; opposed to diligens): socors (thoughtless from indifference). (The words are found in this connection and order.) socors negligensque.
Quick answer
- What is the Latin word for inattentive?
- The usual Latin words for “inattentive” are indīligēns, socors, animus. 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.