absent-minded — having or showing a habitually forgetful or inattentive disposition
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing a habitually forgetful or inattentive disposition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/
Korean meaning: 건망증이 있는, 멍한, 정신이 딴 데 있는
Korean pronunciation: **앱**센트 **마인**디드
Example Sentences
- My absent-minded grandfather once tried to unlock his car with the TV remote.
- The absent-minded scientist left his lunch in the freezer and his ice cream samples on the desk.
- Being absent-minded during important meetings can hurt your professional reputation.
absent-minded
ADJECTIVE//ˈæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd//
having or showing a habitually forgetful or inattentive disposition
The absent-minded professor pours coffee into his hat instead of the mug.
Though absent-minded, when reminded, he never minded!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
absent(부재하는)와 minded(마음이 있는)가 결합된 합성어로, 마음이 현재에 없다는 의미에서 유래
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📝Examples
“My absent-minded grandfather once tried to unlock his car with the TV remote.”
“The absent-minded scientist left his lunch in the freezer and his ice cream samples on the desk.”
“Being absent-minded during important meetings can hurt your professional reputation.”
“She's been quite absent-minded lately due to stress from work.”
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