Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stare-vacantly

verb

/stɛr ˈveɪkəntli/

Definition

To look fixedly or vacantly at something without any specific focus or thought, often appearing lost or distracted.

Examples

She stared vacantly out of the window, lost in her thoughts.
He often stares vacantly during meetings, making it hard for him to pay attention.
The child stared vacantly at the clouds, imagining shapes and stories.

Meaning

When someone stares vacantly, they are gazing into space without attention to their surroundings, giving an impression of daydreaming or disengagement.