absentmindedly
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˌæbsəntˈmaɪndɪdli/
Definition
Acting in a way that shows one's attention is focused elsewhere, often resulting in small, unintentional mistakes.
Examples
He absentmindedly left his keys on the kitchen counter while rushing out the door.
The professor absentmindedly walked into the wrong classroom and began writing on the board.
She absentmindedly doodled on the edge of her notebook during the entire meeting.
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