1. in a way that shows a lack of attention to what is happening around you; without conscious awareness or intention

Examples

• She absentmindedly stirred her coffee while reading the newspaper.
• He absentmindedly walked past his stop on the bus.
• The professor absentmindedly erased the board while still explaining the problem.
• She absentmindedly tapped her pen on the desk during the meeting.
• He absentmindedly agreed to the plan without really listening.
• The child absentmindedly picked at her food instead of eating it.