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inattentiveness

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Symptoms can vary widely, with some individuals primarily experiencing inattentiveness, while others show more hyperactive or impulsive behavior, or a combination of both.

From Science Daily Mar. 17, 2026

Brown immediately was replaced by Perry, whose defensive inattentiveness quickly reemerged when Ward beat him off the dribble for a one-handed dunk.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 20, 2025

“The head coach’s inattentiveness to compliance - particularly at a time when his program was under scrutiny related to a different infractions case - resulted in careless violations.”

From Washington Times Jun. 21, 2023

It is a neurodevelopmental disorder, with symptoms falling into two categories - inattentiveness, plus hyperactivity and impulsiveness.

From BBC May 15, 2023

At Jamestown, Rowcraft managed, through inattentiveness, to sink his ship.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann