Look/stare/gaze into space

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phrasal verb

To look ahead with no particular focus or purpose, usually when you are thinking.

He sat at the table gazing into space, clearly lost in thought.
Visual representation of "look/stare/gaze into space" - To look ahead with no particular focus or purpose, usually when you are thinking

Often appears as...

  • lost in thought
  • gaze into the distance

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Reflective Mood

Used when someone is deep in thought, reflecting on something important or serious.

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She's not ignoring you; she's just gazing into space, reflecting on her life choices.
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Not Rude

It does not necessarily mean someone is being rude or ignoring you.

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Don't be upset; he sometimes stares into space when he's concentrating.
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Subtle Emotions

Can convey a wide range of subtle emotions: sadness, longing, or being overwhelmed.

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Gazing into space, her eyes revealed the longing she felt for her distant home.
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