absentmindedness

Definitions

The state of being lost in thought and unaware of one's immediate surroundings.

A tendency to forget things or fail to pay attention due to preoccupation.

Examples

His chronic absentmindedness often led him to leave his keys in the refrigerator.

The professor's legendary absentmindedness was a source of amusement for all his students.

She apologized for her absentmindedness after realizing she had forgotten to attend the scheduled meeting.

Synonyms

forgetfulness distraction preoccupation daydreaming scatterbrainedness inattentiveness heedlessness

Antonyms

attentiveness alertness focus mindfulness awareness concentration vigilance