absent-looking
[/ˈæbsənt ˈlʊkɪŋ/]
adjective
com aparência distraída
1. appearing distracted, inattentive, or lost in thought; having a facial expression that suggests the mind is elsewhere
She had an absent-looking expression on her face during the meeting.
Ela tinha uma expressão distraída no rosto durante a reunião.
2. seeming emotionally detached or not fully present in a situation despite being physically there
His absent-looking demeanor suggested he wasn't interested in the conversation.
Seu jeito distraído sugeria que ele não estava interessado na conversa.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian English to describe someone who appears mentally disengaged. In Brazil, it's often used in casual conversation to describe someone daydreaming or not paying attention. In the US, it's frequently used in educational and professional settings to describe inattentiveness or lack of focus.
NYC Slang
spaced out, zoned out
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