Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

abstracted

Adjective
/æbˈstræk.tɪd/
Definition
To have removed or separated something from a whole.
Examples
  • She seemed abstracted during the meeting, not paying attention to the discussions.
  • The artist’s abstracted style focused more on concepts than realism.
Meaning
The term ‘abstracted’ refers to being lost in thought or daydreaming, often to the extent of being unaware of one’s surroundings.
Synonyms
  • Preoccupied
  • Distracted
  • Lost in thought
  • Inattentive