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Definition of unobservant

unobservant

/ˌʌn.əbˈzɝː.vənt/
un · ob · ser · vant
Adverb:unobservantly
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unobservant Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not quick to notice, perceive, or pay attention to details or surroundings.

Example

"An unobservant hiker might easily walk right past the camouflaged lizard resting on the tree bark."

2

Failing to strictly follow or adhere to a religious practice, law, custom, or rule.

Example

"Although raised in a traditional household, he became largely unobservant of the religious holidays during his college years."

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• Rhymes for unobservant

• Nearby Words

unobliging
unobscured
unobservable
unobservant
unobserved
unobstructed
unobtainable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the prefix 'un-' and 'observant', which derives from the Latin verb 'observare', meaning 'to watch over, note, or heed'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unobservant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unobservant
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