inadvertence

Other forms: inadvertences

Definitions of inadvertence
  1. noun
    the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities
    synonyms: heedlessness, inadvertency, unmindfulness
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    type of:
    attentiveness
    the trait of being observant and paying attention
  2. noun
    an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
    synonyms: oversight
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    type of:
    omission
    neglecting to do something; leaving out or passing over something
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