in|ob|serv|ant

in|ob|serv|ant
in|ob|serv|ant «IHN uhb ZUR vuhnt», adjective.
1. = inattentive. (Cf.inattentive)
2. not observant; not quick to notice. SYNONYM(S): unobserving.

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