Definition
absentmindedly
adverb
- in a way that shows a lack of attention to what is happening around you; without conscious awareness or intention
Examples
- She absentmindedly stirred her coffee while reading the newspaper.
- He absentmindedly walked past his stop on the bus.
- The professor absentmindedly erased the board while still explaining the problem.
- She absentmindedly tapped her pen on the desk during the meeting.
- He absentmindedly agreed to the plan without really listening.
- The child absentmindedly picked at her food instead of eating it.