Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

woolgathering

noun

/ˈwʊlˌɡæð.ər.ɪŋ/

Definition

The act of indulging in fanciful daydreaming or daydreaming in a way that is disconnected from reality.

Examples

His woolgathering made him miss the important details during the meeting.
During the lecture, she found herself woolgathering instead of paying attention.

Meaning

Woolgathering refers to the practice of engaging in idle thoughts or fantasies. It can imply a lack of focus or a tendency to drift off into imaginative or contemplative reveries.