vacantly

• Adverb, das eine Art des Blickens oder Schauens beschreibt, die Geistesabwesenheit, Desinteresse oder Ausdruckslosigkeit verrät. Oft bedeutet es, dass jemand auf nichts Bestimmtes konzentriert ist, als wäre sein Geist leer oder woanders.

An adverb describing a manner of looking or staring that shows a lack of thought, interest, or expression. It often implies that the person is not focusing on anything in particular, as if their mind is empty or elsewhere.

1. Without expression or thoughtB2formal

   In a way that shows no sign of intelligence, interest, or awareness.

   Geistesabwesend

   • He stared vacantly out the window during the lecture.
   • She looked vacantly at the menu, unable to decide.
   • The patient gazed vacantly at the wall.

   Synonymeabsentmindedlyblanklydullyinanelymindlesslystonilyvaguely

   Antonymealertlyanimatedlyattentivelyexpressivelyintelligentlyintentlykeenlysharplythoughtfully