Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
absently
Adverb
/ˈæb.sənt.li/
Definition
In a manner that shows a lack of attention or concentration.
Examples
- She stared absently out of the window, lost in her thoughts.
- He nodded absently, not really hearing what was being said.
- Absently, she shuffled the papers on her desk without looking at them.
Meaning
The term ‘absently’ refers to a state of being distracted or not fully present in the moment, often resulting in incomplete attention to one’s surroundings or activities.
Synonyms
- Inattentively
- Distractedly
- Casually
- Unfocused
- Preoccupied
