absentminded

The word “absentminded” has 4 syllables: ab-sent-mind-ed

It's pronounced as /ˌæb.səntˈmaɪn.dɪd/

What is synonym and antonym for absentminded?

In the thesaurus, “absentminded” has 58 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for absentminded along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for absentminded

absent
absorbed
abstracted
amnesiac
amnesic
befogged
befuddled
bemused
bewildered
birdbrained
careless
clueless
confused
daydreaming
dazed
distracted
distrait
dreaming
dreamy
engrossed
faraway
flighty
foggy
forgetful
forgetting
hazy
heedless
inattentive
inconsiderate
insensible
intent
lax
lost
muddled
neglectful
negligent
oblivious
pensive
preoccupied
rapt
remiss
scatterbrained
senile
slack
thoughtless
unaware
unconscious
unfocused
unfocussed
unheeding
unknowing
unmindful
unperceptive
unseeing
unthinking
unwary
unwitting
vacant

Antonyms for absentminded

alert
alive
attentive
awake
aware
careful
cautious
circumspect
clearheaded
conscientious
conscious
engaged
heads-up
heedful
keen
mindful
observant
observing
open-eyed
retentive
sharp
thoughtful
vigilant
wary
watchful
wide-awake

Meanings of absentminded

adjective
1. Absent in mind; often preoccupied; forgetful or careless due to distraction; easily distracted.

Example Sentences

Absentminded Professor Smith often forgets where he left his glasses.
She burned dinner because she was too absentminded to set a timer.
His absentminded behavior led to him missing several important appointments.
The novelist was so absentminded that he often lost track of time while immersed in his writing.
Despite being an accomplished musician, his absentminded nature sometimes resulted in forgotten chords during performances.

On this page you'll find 84 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to absentminded, such as: absent, absorbed, abstracted, alert, alive, amnesiac, amnesic.

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