Absent-mindedness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Absent-mindedness is a noun meaning The characteristic or state of being easily distracted or preoccupied.
Meaning
The characteristic or state of being easily distracted or preoccupied.
Example Sentences
I don't mean to make mistakes; it's just absent-mindedness.
For six years they had taken care of him and loved him—watched over his outgoings and his incomings and forgiven all his absent-mindednesses.
Word Forms
- absent-mindednesses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include absentness, distractedness, distractibility, inattentiveness, unattentiveness, distractability.
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