Pronunciation: /ˈæbsənt-ˈmaɪndɪd/
noun a person who is absent-minded
A1 My friend is very absent-minded and often forgets where she puts her keys.
A2 The absent-minded professor lost his glasses for the third time this week.
B1 She was so absent-minded that she missed her bus stop and had to walk back.
B2 His absent-mindedness caused him to overlook important details in the project.
C1 Despite his absent-minded tendencies, he was still able to excel in his career.
C2 The author's absent-minded nature led to numerous plot holes in his latest novel.
adjective describes someone who is forgetful or easily distracted
A1 She is absent-minded and often forgets where she put her keys.
A2 The absent-minded professor lost his glasses for the third time this week.
B1 Being absent-minded can be frustrating, but there are strategies to help improve memory.
B2 Her absent-minded nature sometimes leads to comical situations, like forgetting to turn off the stove.
C1 Despite his absent-minded tendencies, he is a brilliant scientist who has made significant contributions to his field.
C2 The CEO's absent-minded behavior in meetings often leads to misunderstandings among the team members.
formal The absent-minded professor forgot to submit his research proposal on time.
informal I'm so absent-minded, I left my keys in the fridge again.
slang My friend is so absent-minded, she's always losing her phone.
figurative Her absent-mindedness in meetings led to several misunderstandings among the team.
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