Meaning of the word inattentively in English

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inattentively

US /ˌɪn.əˈtɛn.tɪv.li/
UK /ˌɪn.əˈtɛn.tɪv.li/

Adverb

without paying careful attention; carelessly or heedlessly

Example:
She listened inattentively to the lecture, her mind wandering.
He answered the question inattentively, giving a vague response.
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