Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
staring-into-space
phrase
/ˈsteə.rɪŋ ˈɪn.tə speɪs/
Definition
The act of looking vacantly into the distance without focusing on any specific object or thought.
Examples
- While sitting in class, she was caught staring into space, oblivious to the teacher’s lecture.
- He often finds himself staring into space when he’s deep in thought about his next project.
Meaning
To be in a state of thoughtlessness or daydreaming, often appearing lost in one’s own thoughts.
Synonyms
- daydreaming
- lost in thought
- vacant gaze
