The absentminded professor forgot his lecture notes again.
absentmindedly
Frequency:
60
%
She absently wandered around the store, lost in thought.
absentmindedly forgetful
Frequency:
50
%
She was absentmindedly forgetful, often misplacing her keys.
absentminded driver
Frequency:
45
%
The absentminded driver missed his exit on the highway.
Idiomatic Expressions for absentminded
Phrase: absentminded professor
Meaning: used to describe a person, typically a professor, who is forgetful, preoccupied, or lost in thought
Usage: He's such an absentminded professor, always losing his keys and misplacing his glasses.