Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
absent-minded-professor
noun
/ˌæb.səntˈmaɪn.dɪd prəˈfɛsər/
Definition
A type of person, usually a professor or academic, who is forgetful or distracted due to their deep focus on intellectual pursuits.
Examples
- As the absent-minded professor walked into the conference, he forgot his notes on the table.
- Despite being an absent-minded professor, his lectures were always captivating and full of insights.
- She was known as the absent-minded professor of the mathematics department, often misplacing her keys and books.
Meaning
The term describes someone who often overlooks everyday tasks or important details because their mind is preoccupied with thoughts related to their work or studies.
Synonyms
- forgetful scholar
- scatterbrained academic
- dreamy intellectual
