adjective
1.
not now present
all missed their absent friend
Synonyms: away, gone, lacking, missing, omitted, wanting
Antonyms: present
2.
Synonyms: abstracted , absentminded, bemused, distrait, faraway, inconscient, lost, preoccupied
Related Word: absorbed; forgetful, heedless
Contrasted words: attending, hearkening, listening; considerate, thoughtful
Antonyms: attentive