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absentmindedness
This term describes a cognitive state of preoccupation where the mind is drifted away from the immediate environment. It carries a softer, often more whimsical or benign connotation than terms like negligence or indifference, suggesting a lack of focus rather than a lack of care.
As an uncountable noun, it refers to a general quality or trait. It cannot be pluralized or counted as individual units; instead, it requires partitive constructions such as a streak of absentmindedness or a moment of absentmindedness to describe specific instances.
Meanings
Examples
Her absentmindedness is legendary in the office.
The professor was known for a certain scholarly absentmindedness.
Is this just simple absentmindedness or a sign of something more serious?
He blamed his absentmindedness for missing the meeting.
Such extreme absentmindedness can be a liability in a high stakes job.
My absentmindedness has finally caught up with me.
The detective noted the suspect's strange absentmindedness during the interrogation.