absent-mindedness

Definitions

The state of being preoccupied or lost in thought, often resulting in a lack of awareness of one's immediate surroundings.

A tendency to be forgetful or inattentive due to distraction.

Examples

His chronic absent-mindedness often led him to leave his keys in the front door.

The professor's legendary absent-mindedness was a source of amusement among his students.

She apologized for her absent-mindedness after realizing she had forgotten to attend the scheduled meeting.

Synonyms

forgetfulness distraction preoccupation absenteeism dreaminess inattentiveness scatterbrainedness

Antonyms

attentiveness alertness focus mindfulness awareness concentration vigilance