absent-minded

adjective

Meaning

Frequently forgetful or preoccupied with one's own thoughts to the point of being unaware of immediate surroundings.

Examples

The absent-minded professor often arrived at his lecture hall wearing two different shoes.
She is so absent-minded that she once left her car keys in the freezer.

Synonyms: forgetful, distracted, scatterbrained, preoccupied

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absent-minded

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

Definition

Frequently forgetful or preoccupied with one's own thoughts to the point of being unaware of immediate surroundings.

Examples

The absent-minded professor often arrived at his lecture hall wearing two different shoes.
She is so absent-minded that she once left her car keys in the freezer.
An absent-minded habit of misplacing glasses can be quite frustrating during a busy workday.

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