absent-minded
so lost in thought that one does not realize what one is doing, what is happening, etc.; preoccupied to the extent of being unaware of one's immediate surroundings.
absent-minded by Snowbaby January 8, 2014
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absent-minded professor
The very intelligent are sometimes preoccupied with weighty matters (as they suppose) insomuch that they forget about more prosaic matters -- such as remembering keys, wallet, phone, appointments, etc.
The teacher showed up in class, on time -- but forgot it was Tuesday, not Wednesday -- and was halfway through the lecture before the absent-minded professor realized he was teaching the wrong subject matter. On the plus side, I understand Einstein's Theory of Relativity a lot better than I did. I hope it shows up on our Physical Science 101 exams...
absent-minded professor by 1ightsaber June 7, 2021
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abcentminded
1. A gamer who isn't to fond of people better than him.
2. Will 1v1 you in rainbow six siege to prove dominance.
3. The God of all memes holy.
2. Will 1v1 you in rainbow six siege to prove dominance.
3. The God of all memes holy.
abcentminded by ABCENTMINDED68 December 19, 2019
Absentmindedstudentism
The inability to focus; zoning out; Can also refer to professors or teachers losing their train of thought.
Ashley: What did the teacher say?.... Jim...JIM!
Jim: Don't ask me. I'm suffering from absentmindedstudentism.
Jim: Don't ask me. I'm suffering from absentmindedstudentism.
Absentmindedstudentism by Mr. Alexander 34 November 5, 2010
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