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absentminded

adjective

lost in thought; showing preoccupation

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Word length
12
Starts with
A
Ends with
D
Contains
BSENTMINDE
Scrabble score
18
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. lost in thought; showing preoccupation

    “an absent stare”

In context

Example Sentences

an absent stare
an absentminded professor
the scatty glancing quality of a hyperactive but unfocused intelligence

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