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ABSENTMINDED Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word absentminded. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word absentminded. (close relations)
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absent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not being in a specified place

adjective satellite

• nonexistent

• lost in thought; showing preoccupation

verb

• stay away or leave

daydreaming
nounn
noun

• absentminded dreaming while awake

distracted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

dreamy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• dreamy in mood or nature

• lacking spirit or liveliness

forgetful
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• (of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range

• not mindful or attentive

adjective satellite

• failing to keep in mind

inattentive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing a lack of attention or care

adjective satellite

• not showing due care or attention

preoccupied
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• deeply absorbed in thought

• having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

woolgathering
nounn
noun

• an idle indulgence in fantasy

adjective satellite

• dreamy in mood or nature

abstracted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lost in thought; showing preoccupation

scatty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking sense or discretion

• lost in thought; showing preoccupation

Best Hypernyms For ABSENTMINDED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for absentminded, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
distracted forgetful heedless inattentive oblivious preoccupied

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