Oscitant \Os"ci*tant\, a. [L. oscitans, -antis, p. pr. of oscitare: cf. F. oscitant.] 1. Yawning; gaping. 2. Sleepy; drowsy; dull; sluggish; careless. He must not be oscitant, but intent on his charge. --Barrow.
oscitant adj : showing lack of attention or boredom; "the yawning congregation" [syn: {drowsy}, {yawning(a)}]