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nonobservant

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective nonobservant has 1 sense
  1. nonobservant - failing or refusing to observe religious customs
    Antonym:
    religious (indirect, via irreligious)

Definitions from the Web

Definition:

Nonobservant (adjective) refers to someone who does not observe or follow a particular practice, custom, or belief. It can also describe something that is not observant or watchful.

Sense 1:

In relation to religious practices:

Sample sentence: The nonobservant attendees at the synagogue often felt out of place during the traditional rituals.

Related products: Nonobservant Spirituality

Sense 2:

In relation to keeping agreements or rules:

Sample sentence: Despite being a lawyer, he was nonobservant of the parking regulations and frequently received fines.

Related products: Nonobservant Legal Ethics

Sense 3:

In relation to general vigilance or alertness:

Sample sentence: The security guard's nonobservant behavior allowed the thief to easily slip past the entrance.

Related products: Nonobservant Security Measures

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