adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ ab-s ə nt- ' m ī n-d ə d
Function: adjective
Date: 1829
1 : lost in thought and unaware of one's surroundings or actions : PREOCCUPIED also : given to absence of mind
2 : indicative of or resulting from preoccupation or absence of mind
synonyms see ABSTRACTED
– ab · sent · mind · ed · ly adverb
– ab · sent · mind · ed · ness noun