Inattentiveness

noun a state of being forgetful or inattentive

adjective absentminded

• Her absentmindedness often caused her to forget important meetings.
• I can't believe I left my keys at home again, my absentmindedness is getting out of hand.
• His absentmindedness is next level, he's always losing his phone.
• The absentmindedness of the professor led to a confusing lecture for the students.

noun a person who is driving a vehicle while asleep

preposition indicating the location or position of the person in relation to the steering wheel

• The CEO was criticized for being asleep at the wheel while the company faced a major crisis.
• I can't believe you fell asleep at the wheel during the meeting!
• Don't be asleep at the wheel when it comes to your responsibilities.
• The government seems to be asleep at the wheel when it comes to addressing climate change.