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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    preoccupied distracted forgetful inattentive heedless careless negligent remiss absent distant detached remote abstracted far-off dreamy moody pensive thoughtful engrossed immersed absorbed deep in thought lost in thought woolgathering scatterbrained vague woolly-minded muddled bemused dazed puzzled perplexed bewildered disoriented confused addled muzzy fuddled foggy hazy spaced-out out of it elsewhere in a world of one's own

    Meaning of Absent-Minded

    The primary meaning of "Absent-Minded" refers to a person who is prone to being preoccupied or distracted, often forgetting or neglecting their surroundings or tasks.

    Definitions

    • Having or showing a tendency to be preoccupied or distracted, often forgetting or neglecting one's surroundings or tasks
    • Lacking attention or awareness of one's surroundings, often due to being deep in thought or preoccupied with something else

    Etymology of Absent-Minded

    The term "Absent-Minded" originated in the 17th century, derived from the phrase "absent in mind," which referred to a person whose mind was elsewhere, often due to being preoccupied or distracted.
    The word has its roots in the Latin words "absentem," meaning "being away," and "mens," meaning "mind."

    Example Uses

    • The professor was so absent-minded that he often forgot his students' names and would wander off topic during lectures.
    • She was an absent-minded driver, often getting lost in thought while behind the wheel.
    • After a few hours of studying, he became absent-minded and started to daydream about his upcoming vacation.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    attentive alert vigilant watchful mindful aware conscious present focused concentrated intent absorbed engaged interested attentive observant perceptive thoughtful considerate diligent thorough meticulous careful meticulous scrupulous conscientious painstaking

    Related Nouns

    mind attention focus concentration distraction preoccupation forgetfulness negligence carelessness inattention absent-mindedness daydreaming reverie trance abstraction muse contemplation reflection thoughtfulness awareness consciousness presence engagement involvement

    Related Verbs

    distract preoccupy forget neglect overlook disregard ignore dismiss divert absorb engage focus concentrate attend notice observe perceive ponder reflect contemplate muse daydream woolgather

    Related Adjectives

    distracted preoccupied forgetful negligent careless inattentive heedless abstracted far-off dreamy moody pensive thoughtful engrossed immersed absorbed deep intent focused concentrated attentive alert vigilant watchful mindful aware conscious present