Absentmindedly
Adverb
In a way that suggests one is not paying attention or is lost in thought.
He absentmindedly walked past the bus stop.
Usage tips
Neutral
absentmindedly forget,absentmindedly lose,absentmindedly smile
Adverb
In a way that suggests one is not paying attention or is lost in thought.
He absentmindedly walked past the bus stop.
Usage tips
Neutral
absentmindedly forget,absentmindedly lose,absentmindedly smile
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Understanding
Understanding this term means recognizing the mental state of distraction that the subject is in.
She engages in absentmindedly playing with her pen during meetings.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Usage
Use 'absentmindedly' in both spoken and written communication when emphasizing a lack of attention.
He wrote down the appointment absentmindedly on a piece of scrap paper.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Mistake
Often confused with 'carelessly'; however, absentmindedness implies a certain preoccupation.
She absentmindedly missed the deadline due to personal thoughts.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Understanding
Understanding this term means recognizing the mental state of distraction that the subject is in.
She engages in absentmindedly playing with her pen during meetings.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Usage
Use 'absentmindedly' in both spoken and written communication when emphasizing a lack of attention.
He wrote down the appointment absentmindedly on a piece of scrap paper.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Mistake
Often confused with 'carelessly'; however, absentmindedness implies a certain preoccupation.
She absentmindedly missed the deadline due to personal thoughts.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Understanding
Understanding this term means recognizing the mental state of distraction that the subject is in.
She engages in absentmindedly playing with her pen during meetings.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Usage
Use 'absentmindedly' in both spoken and written communication when emphasizing a lack of attention.
He wrote down the appointment absentmindedly on a piece of scrap paper.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Mistake
Often confused with 'carelessly'; however, absentmindedness implies a certain preoccupation.
She absentmindedly missed the deadline due to personal thoughts.
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