Absent-mindedness

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˌæb.snÌ©tˈmaɪn.dɪd.nÉ™s/

Origin

absent-minded + -ness

Full definition of absent-mindedness

Noun

1. The characteristic or state of being easily distracted or preoccupied. First attested in the late 19^th century.

1. I don't mean to make mistakes; it's just absent-mindedness.

Synonyms

• absence of mind

Related terms

• absent-minded
• absent-mindedly