absent-minded

The definition of absent minded is being so lost in thought that you are forgetful or preoccupied.

(adjective)

An example of being absent minded is being so distracted by a problem that you forget where you parked your car.

See absent-minded in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

so dreamy or lost in thought as not to pay attention to what one is doing or what is going on around one
habitually forgetful

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See absent-minded in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Deep in thought and heedless of present circumstances or activities; preoccupied.

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