Pronunciation: /wʊlˈɡæðərɪŋ/
noun indulgence in aimless thought or dreamy imagining; absentmindedness
A1 She spent the afternoon woolgathering in the meadow, lost in her thoughts.
A2 The child's woolgathering often led to him forgetting his chores.
B1 His woolgathering at work caused him to miss an important deadline.
B2 The artist's woolgathering inspired a new series of paintings.
C1 Her woolgathering about the future led her to make some significant life changes.
C2 The novelist's woolgathering resulted in a best-selling book.
adjective indulging in aimless thought or dreamy imagining; absentminded
A1 She was woolgathering during the math class.
A2 The woolgathering student forgot to do his homework.
B1 His woolgathering mind often led him to make careless mistakes.
B2 The CEO's woolgathering behavior caused the company to lose profits.
C1 Her woolgathering tendencies were seen as a hindrance in her career.
C2 The artist's woolgathering nature fueled his creativity in unexpected ways.
formal She was often accused of woolgathering during meetings, as she would drift off into her own thoughts.
informal Stop woolgathering and focus on the task at hand!
slang Quit woolgathering and get your head in the game!
figurative His woolgathering led him to come up with some of his most creative ideas.
woolgathered
woolgatherings
more woolgathering
most woolgathering
woolgathers
will woolgather
has woolgathered
is woolgathering
woolgathering
woolgathering
to woolgather
woolgathering
woolgathered