1. Actions or conduct characterized by lack of attention, forgetfulness, or inattentiveness; behavior that shows someone is not paying attention to what is happening around them
His absent-minded behavior, like forgetting where he put his keys, was becoming more frequent.
Seu comportamento distraído, como esquecer onde colocou as chaves, estava se tornando mais frequente.
2. Unconscious or automatic actions performed without conscious thought or awareness
She exhibited absent-minded behavior by putting her phone in the refrigerator.
Ela exibiu comportamento distraído ao colocar o telefone na geladeira.