English / idiom
Absentminded
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Having or showing a habit of forgetfulness or inattention to one's immediate surroundings
In context
01
His absentminded nature reminded the proud scholar that profound intellect does not prevent silly daily blunders.
02
Instead of defending his ego, the professor humbly laughed off his absentminded mistake of leaving his keys behind.
Synonyms
forgetful,preoccupied,distracted
Antonyms
alert,attentive,observant
Collocations
absentminded professor,increasingly absentminded,absentminded moment