oscitant

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Adjective oscitant has 1 sense

drowsy, oscitant, yawning - showing lack of attention or boredom; "the yawning congregation"
Antonym: attentive (indirect, via inattentive)

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Oscitant

Definition: (adjective) Demonstrating drowsiness or sluggishness; yawning or being sleepy, especially as a result of boredom or tiredness.

Example Sentences:

After studying for hours, Sarah felt oscitant, struggling to keep her eyelids from drooping.
The teacher noticed her student's oscillating attention and warned him about the consequences of being oscitant during class.
During the long meeting, John tried his best to conceal his oscitant behavior, fearing his boss might notice.

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