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absentmindedly

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial absentmindedly has 1 sense
  1. absently, abstractedly, inattentively, absentmindedly - in an absent-minded or preoccupied manner; "he read the letter absently"
    Derived from adjective absentminded1

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Absentmindedly

Description:

Absentmindedly is an adverb that describes someone performing an action without paying attention or being preoccupied with other thoughts, leading to forgetfulness or inattentiveness.

Examples:

Sense: Inattentive Manner

1. She absentmindedly left her keys on the kitchen counter while rushing out of the house.

2. Tom was so deep in thought that he absentmindedly walked past his destination.

3. The professor scribbled absentmindedly on the margins of her notebook during the entire lecture.

Sense: Forgetful Manner

1. He absentmindedly forgot to pick up the groceries his wife asked for on his way home.

2. Sarah absentmindedly left her phone at the restaurant and didn't realize it until she got back home.

3. The driver absentmindedly locked the keys inside the car while unloading the groceries.

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