Absently

/ˈæbsəntli/
adverb

In a way that shows lack of attention or thought.

He absently scratched his head while reading the newspaper.
Visual representation of "absently" - In a way that shows lack of attention or thought

Often appears as...

  • stared absently
  • nodded absently
adverb

In a way that shows lack of attention or thought.

He absently scratched his head while reading the newspaper.
Visual representation of "absently" - In a way that shows lack of attention or thought

Often appears as...

  • stared absently
  • nodded absently
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Visual representation of "absently"
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Lack of Focus

Used when someone isn't paying full attention to their current activity or surroundings.

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She turned the pages absently, her thoughts elsewhere.
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Unintentional Action

Describes an action done without conscious control or intention, often habitual.

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He absently twirled his pen while lost in thought.
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Subtle Emotion

Conveys a mild, non-intense emotion, not strong detachment or aloofness.

Illustration for Subtle Emotion
Her smile was absently polite, not truly engaged.
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Lack of Focus

Used when someone isn't paying full attention to their current activity or surroundings.

Illustration for Lack of Focus
She turned the pages absently, her thoughts elsewhere.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Unintentional Action

Describes an action done without conscious control or intention, often habitual.

Illustration for Unintentional Action
He absently twirled his pen while lost in thought.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Subtle Emotion

Conveys a mild, non-intense emotion, not strong detachment or aloofness.

Illustration for Subtle Emotion
Her smile was absently polite, not truly engaged.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Lack of Focus

Used when someone isn't paying full attention to their current activity or surroundings.

Illustration for Lack of Focus
She turned the pages absently, her thoughts elsewhere.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Unintentional Action

Describes an action done without conscious control or intention, often habitual.

Illustration for Unintentional Action
He absently twirled his pen while lost in thought.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Subtle Emotion

Conveys a mild, non-intense emotion, not strong detachment or aloofness.

Illustration for Subtle Emotion
Her smile was absently polite, not truly engaged.
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Quote examples

Gene Tierney

American Actress

In the months leading up to World War II, there was a tendency among many Americans to talk absently about the trouble in Europe. Nothing that happened an ocean away seemed very threatening.
Portrait of Gene Tierney

Quote examples

Gene Tierney

American Actress

In the months leading up to World War II, there was a tendency among many Americans to talk absently about the trouble in Europe. Nothing that happened an ocean away seemed very threatening.
Portrait of Gene Tierney
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