absentminded

absentminded — 形容詞

1. An absentminded person behaves as if their thoughts are somewhere else, so they

1.形容詞B1
釋義

心不在焉的

因專注於他事而忽略周遭或健忘的

An absentminded person behaves as if their thoughts are somewhere else, so they often fail to notice things around them or forget small everyday tasks.

例句

Diego has become so absentminded that he left his wallet on the bus twice this week.

Diego 已經變得非常心不在焉，這週內兩次把錢包忘在公車上。

so + absentminded + that-clause for result

When Fatima is reading a novel in her room, she is completely absentminded about dinner time.

Fatima 在房間裡讀小說時，對晚餐時間完全心不在焉。

absentminded + about + [topic]

同義詞
  • forgetful

    Focuses on the result (forgetting things) rather than the cause (being lost in thought); more neutral in tone.

  • distracted

    Suggests a temporary state rather than a personality trait; often implies an external cause.

  • preoccupied

    Emphasizes being mentally absorbed in a particular concern; may sound more serious.

  • inattentive

    More formal; focuses on the failure to pay attention rather than the inner mental state.

反義詞
  • attentive

    Paying close attention to what is happening or being said.

  • alert

    Quick to notice things; the opposite of missing what is around you.

  • observant

    Good at noticing details; a more active, positive trait.

文法句型

be + absentminded

absentminded + noun

so + absentminded + that-clause

absentminded + about + [topic]

用法筆記

Common in attributive position ('absentminded professor'); often used humorously or affectionately rather than as a harsh criticism.