Absentminded: meaning, definitions and examples
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absentminded
[ ˌæbsəntˈmaɪndɪd ]
inattentive
Having or showing a lack of attention or care; forgetful.
Synonyms
distracted, forgetful, inattentive
Examples of usage
- He is so absentminded that he often forgets where he left his keys.
- The absentminded professor walked into the wrong classroom again.
unaware of surroundings
Lost in thought and not paying attention to what is happening around.
Synonyms
distracted, preoccupied, unfocused
Examples of usage
- She was so absentminded that she walked right past her own house.
- The absentminded driver didn't notice the red light.
Translations
Translations of the word "absentminded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 distraído
🇮🇳 अन्यमनस्क
🇩🇪 zerstreut
🇮🇩 pelupa
🇺🇦 розсіяний
🇵🇱 roztargniony
🇯🇵 うっかり
🇫🇷 distrait
🇪🇸 distraído
🇹🇷 dalgın
🇰🇷 건망증이 있는
🇸🇦 شارد الذهن
🇨🇿 roztržitý
🇸🇰 roztržitý
🇨🇳 心不在焉
🇸🇮 raztresen
🇮🇸 utan við sig
🇰🇿 алаңғасар
🇬🇪 გაფანტული
🇦🇿 düşüncəsiz
🇲🇽 distraído
Word origin
The term 'absentminded' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'absent' meaning 'not present' and 'minded' referring to the state of one's mind. It is often used to describe individuals who are forgetful, inattentive, or lost in thought. The concept of absentmindedness has been explored in various literary works and psychological studies, highlighting the challenges and consequences of being disconnected from one's immediate surroundings.
See also: absentee, absenteeism, absently, absentmindedly.