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as in artlessness
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as in inattention
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwariness
- inattention
- forgetfulness
- unsophistication
- inattentiveness
- simplicity
- carelessness
- inadvertency
- inadvertence
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Among the inattention indicators the system tracks are head nodding or tilting, yawning, change in eye blink rate, long eyelid closures (indicating something called microsleeps), and gaze drifting from the road for extended periods (what happens when people text and drive).—
IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 6 Sep. 2025
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It’s characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.—
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But some degree of forgetfulness is a normal part of life.—
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According to her, his reaction wasn’t just forgetfulness but entitlement.—
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Hansen-Love says there is a simplicity and unsophistication to Seydoux’s style.—
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The blunt unsophistication of the pamphlet was an intellectual call to arms.—
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At other times, the result can be both immediate and devastating, as seen in many traffic accidents caused by impatience, inattentiveness, or rashness.—
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The unique blend adds a punch of additional tangy flavor that perfectly complements the creaminess and simplicity of basic egg salad.—
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Clean lines, oversized custom windows, and an airy open-concept design create a modern elegance rooted in simplicity and natural light.—
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Earhart was a complicated woman, highly skilled as a pilot yet with a tendency toward carelessness.—
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Disappointing to see talent overshadowed by carelessness.—
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Again, what is lost is inadvertency and the element of surprise — the sense that the power of the image is independent of the photographer’s plans.—
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As for inventions, accident and inadvertence played a role in the development of Post-it Notes and microwave heating.—
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The history of the game proceeded through intelligence, but also through inadvertence.—
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“Unwariness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwariness. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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