nieuwaga ingilizce:

Slight inattention can cause a great disaster.

A moment's inattention allowed the other team to score.

Looking at my boss, I would say he suffers from selective inattention.

inattention /ˌɪnəˈtenʃn; US / noun [uncountable] lack of attention The tragic accident was the result of a moment’s inattention. ▶ nieuwaga zaniedbanie

The accident was the result of a moment's inattention. One moment of inattention when driving could be fatal.