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Inattentive vs Drowsy - What's the difference?

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Inattentive is a related term of drowsy.


As adjectives the difference between inattentive and drowsy

is that inattentive is of or pertaining to lack of attention; not paying attention; careless while drowsy is inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness; lethargic; dozy.

inattentive

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to lack of attention; not paying attention; careless.
    • He was inattentive in class and did not do well in his exams.

    Derived terms

    * inattentively * inattentiveness

    drowsy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness; lethargic; dozy.
    • I was feeling drowsy and so decided to make a cup of coffee to try to wake myself up.
  • Disposing to sleep; lulling; soporific.
    • It was a warm, drowsy summer afternoon.
  • Dull; stupid.

    • Derived terms

    * drowsiness