ALL meanings of absent-mindedly
ab·sent-mind·ed
A a - adverb absent-mindedly in a distracted way, without concentrating 1
- adjective absent-mindedly 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. 1
- adverb absent-mindedly (manner) Preoccupiedly; in an absent-minded manner. 0