Definition: The word "absentminded" can refer to a person who is easily distracted by external stimuli or events, especially when they are not paying attention to their surroundings. Definition: Someone who has difficulty keeping focused on one task or idea, often because they are easily influenced by other people and may lose interest in what they were doing. They may have trouble concentrating on tasks that require mental effort or require deep concentration of the mind. The term is often used to describe someone who lacks focus and is easily distracted. Examples: - John, a salesman, has been known to be "absentminded" during meetings with customers because he is easily influenced by his salesperson's enthusiasm or enthusiasm for their company. - Sarah, a teacher, struggles to keep her students' attention on the board during class as she becomes easily distracted by other people talking and engaging in conversation. Note: In some cases, people who are "absentminded" may not have any external stimuli that they are easily influenced by, so "absentmindedness" can also refer to a lack of concentration or focus.