Absent-Mindedness

Synonyms of absent-mindedness

• inattentiveness
• forgetfulness
• distraction

Antonyms of absent-mindedness

• focus
• attentiveness
• alertness

Collocations of absent-mindedness

absent-minded professor

Frequency: 70 %

The absent-minded professor forgot where he left his keys again.

absent-minded student

Frequency: 60 %

The absent-minded student forgot to turn in their homework assignment.

absent-minded driver

Frequency: 45 %

The absent-minded driver accidentally ran a red light.

absent-minded scientist

Frequency: 35 %

The absent-minded scientist accidentally mixed up the test tubes in the lab.

Idiomatic Expressions for absent-mindedness

• Phrase: absent-mindedly
  Meaning: in a distracted or preoccupied manner
  Usage: She absent-mindedly left her keys on the kitchen counter.