Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abstractedness
noun
/æbˈstræktəd.nəs/
Definition
The state of being lost in thought or preoccupied with one’s own thoughts, often to the detriment of one’s awareness of the surroundings.
Examples
- His abstractedness often caused him to miss important conversations.
- In moments of deep thought, her abstractedness made her oblivious to the bustling city around her.
- Despite his abstractedness during the lecture, he managed to grasp the main concepts presented.
Meaning
Abstractedness refers to a mental state where a person is so absorbed in their thoughts that they may not notice what is happening around them.
Synonyms
- preoccupation
- absorption
- daydreaming
- inattentiveness
- dreaminess
