absent-minded
Example Sentences
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At some point, the early slide will become routine, and making a mistake on timing will be seen as absent minded as forgetting the infield fly rule, an embarrassment for the perpetrator.
From The Guardian • Apr. 14, 2016
Here United's rearguard fared a little better during the first half, though there were still shaky moments in a display studded with absent minded lapses.
From The Guardian • Dec. 5, 2012
Even the absent minded thought of trading Lee for any minor leaguers is absurd.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2010
He is so absent minded that before he leaves for an appointment his secretary gives him a neat card telling him where & when to go and how to get there.
From Time Magazine Archive
He seemed exceedingly exhilarated in spirits, yet kept his eyes down, and appeared at times very absent minded.
From Ella Barnwell A Historical Romance of Border Life by Bennett, Emerson
