absent-minded

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Synonyms: absentminded, absent minded

Antonyms: absentminded, absent minded

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Adjective

1. [[absent|Absent]] in [[mind]]; often [[preoccupied]]; [[forgetful]] or [[careless]] due to [[distraction]]; easily [[distract]]ed. {{defdate|First attested in the mid 19^th century.}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=9}}</ref>

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