English Explanatory Dictionary

absent-minded

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Absent in mind; often preoccupied; forgetful or careless due to distraction; easily distracted.

Pronunciation

/ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-absent-minded.wav

Word forms

absent-minded more absent-minded most absent-minded absentminded

Etymology

From absent + minded.

Derived words

absent-mindedness absent-mindedly absent-minded professor
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