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Inattention vs Heedlessness - What's the difference?

inattention | heedlessness |

As nouns the difference between inattention and heedlessness

is that inattention is want of attention, or failure to pay attention; disregard; heedlessness; neglect while heedlessness is the state or character of being heedless; inattention; carelessness; thoughtlessness.

inattention

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Want of attention, or failure to pay attention; disregard; heedlessness; neglect.
  • An act of neglect; failure of courtesy.

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    heedlessness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The state or character of being heedless; inattention; carelessness; thoughtlessness.

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