absent-minded
or ab·sent·mind·ed
so lost in thought that one does not realize what one is doing, what is happening, etc.; preoccupied to the extent of being unaware of one's immediate surroundings.
Origin of absent-minded
1synonym study For absent-minded
Other words for absent-minded
withdrawn, musing, daydreaming, dreamy, forgetful, distracted |
Opposites for absent-minded
Other words from absent-minded
- ab·sent-mind·ed·ly, adverb
- ab·sent-mind·ed·ness, noun
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How to use absent-minded in a sentence
She stares absentmindedly at her computer, her lips parted and hand resting between her legs.
‘A Girl and Her Room’ Exhibit: Photos by Rania Matar | Lizzie Crocker | May 20, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTHe comforted her, absentmindedly, and dressed in the dark, swearing at the clumsy leggings.
The Valor of Cappen Varra | Poul William AndersonEach shook his head and looked around, their fingers toying absentmindedly at their belts.
Hopalong Cassidy's Rustler Round-Up | Clarence Edward MulfordAs they talked they absentmindedly practised the art of withholding money from customers, a source of income to them.
Marching Men | Sherwood AndersonLingard on his own side stopped in his walk and also gazed absentmindedly before him.
The Rescue | Joseph Conrad
With a grave face, as she absentmindedly tossed and spread the glorious mass of her glittering hair, Harriet sat on, pondering.
Harriet and the Piper | Kathleen Norris
British Dictionary definitions for absent-minded
preoccupied; forgetful; inattentive
Derived forms of absent-minded
- absent-mindedly, adverb
- absent-mindedness, noun
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