unwatchful
- adjective
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descuidadoso
- She was unwatchful for just a moment, and her purse was stolen.
Examples
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An unwatchful pet owner might overlook signs of illness in their animal.
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The hikers got lost because their unwatchful guide failed to notice the trail markers.
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Don't be unwatchful!
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He was unwatchful during the meeting.
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An unwatchful pet owner might overlook signs of illness in their animal.
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She was unwatchful for just a moment, and her purse was stolen.
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The hikers got lost because their unwatchful guide failed to notice the trail markers.
Synonyms
53
4.2
Not aware that someone might harm or trick you
6
7.3
Not paying attention to danger or rules
6
6.1
A person who is not careful about danger and is easily tricked
5
5.3
Does not notice what is happening or small details
3
4.9
Not ready or alert when something surprises you
2
5.9
A person who often does not pay attention and forgets small things like keys
1
7.2
Not aware of what is happening around you
1
5.9
You do not notice small details around you
1
7.4
Not noticing what is around you because you are lost in thought
1
5.7
Someone who does not pay attention and often causes mistakes or harm
Not watching carefully for danger or problems
Not paying attention to danger or what is happening
Not paying attention and not ready for danger or surprise
Not good at noticing or understanding things
Not paying attention to someone or something
Not aware of danger or risk
Not paying attention to what is happening or being said
Slow to notice things and people's feelings
Not paying attention and not ready for surprise or danger
Antonyms
How Watchful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unwatchful starts with un- meaning 'not' and comes from watch, which means 'to look and guard'. So, unwatchful means 'not watching' or 'not alert', which explains why it describes someone who lacks watchfulness.