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non-observant

non--ob·serv·ant
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te uh b-zur-vuh nt]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ əbˈzɜr vənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te uh b-zur-vuh nt]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ əbˈzɜr vənt/

Definition of non-observant word

  • noun non-observant absence or lack of observance. 1
Just one definition for non-observant

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Origin of non-observant

First appearance:

before 1735
One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1735-45; non- + observance

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Parts of speech for Non-observant

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Non-observant

non-observant popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for non-observant

adj non-observant

  • behindhand — If someone is behindhand, they have been delayed or have made less progress in their work than they or other people think they should.
  • disobedient — neglecting or refusing to obey; not submitting; refractory.

adjective non-observant

  • disregarding — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
  • nonconforming — to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to): to conform to rules.
All 4 Synonyms of non-observant

Antonyms for non-observant

adjective non-observant

  • accepting — amenable; open: She was always more accepting of coaching suggestions than her teammates.
Just one Antonym for non-observant

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