Unwatchful

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈwɒtʃfəl/

Definitions of unwatchful

adjective describing someone who is not paying attention or alert

Example Sentences

A1 She was unwatchful and accidentally tripped over the curb.

A2 The unwatchful driver failed to notice the stop sign and drove through the intersection.

B1 Being unwatchful while crossing the street can lead to dangerous situations.

B2 The hikers got lost in the forest due to their unwatchful navigation.

C1 The unwatchful security guard allowed unauthorized individuals to enter the building.

C2 The unwatchful handling of sensitive information resulted in a data breach.

Examples of unwatchful in a Sentence

formal The unwatchful driver caused a serious accident.

informal He was unwatchful and almost tripped over the curb.

slang Dude, you gotta stop being so unwatchful with your belongings.

figurative Her unwatchful attitude towards her finances led to a lot of debt.

Grammatical Forms of unwatchful

• past tense: unwatched
• plural: unwatchfuls
• comparative: more unwatchful
• superlative: most unwatchful
• present tense: unwatchful
• future tense: will be unwatchful
• perfect tense: have been unwatchful
• continuous tense: is being unwatchful
• singular: unwatchful
• positive degree: unwatchful
• infinitive: to be unwatchful
• gerund: being unwatchful
• participle: unwatching

Origin and Evolution of unwatchful

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unwatchful' originated from the Middle English word 'unwacche', which was derived from the Old English word 'unwæcce'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unwatchful' has retained its original meaning of lacking vigilance or attentiveness, but has become less commonly used compared to synonyms like 'inattentive' or 'careless'.