woolgathering

• Beschreibt einen Zustand, in dem jemand in Gedanken versunken oder verträumt ist und daher unaufmerksam oder abwesend wirkt.

Describes a state of being lost in thought or daydreaming; absent-minded or inattentive.

1. Dreamy or absent-mindedC1informal

   Characterized by being lost in thought, daydreaming, or having a distracted, dreamy mood.

   Verträumt oder geistesabwesend

   • His woolgathering expression made it clear he wasn't listening.
   • She had a woolgathering look during the lecture.
   • The poet's woolgathering nature inspired his best work.

   Synonymeabsentmindeddaydreamingdistracteddreamyfarawayinattentivemusingobliviouspensivepreoccupied

   Antonymealertattentivefocusedobservantvigilant

• Substantiv, das das Verträumen in Tagträumen oder müßiges Fantasieren bezeichnet, oft mit dem Nebensinn der Unaufmerksamkeit gegenüber der aktuellen Aufgabe.

A noun referring to the act of indulging in idle fantasy or daydreaming, often implying a lack of focus on the present task.

unzählbar

1. Daydreaming or idle fantasyC2formal

   The act of being lost in thought or indulging in aimless, fanciful daydreams.

   Tagträumerei

   • His constant woolgathering during meetings annoyed his boss.
   • She was accused of woolgathering instead of focusing on her work.
   • The student's woolgathering led to poor grades.

   Synonymeabsentmindednessbrown studydaydreaminginattentionmusingpreoccupationreverietrance

   Antonymeattentionattentivenessconcentrationfocus

• Deutsches Verb, das einen Zustand der Verträumtheit, Geistesabwesenheit oder des Tagträumens beschreibt, oft mit dem Nebenton unnützer oder weltfremder Gedanken.

A verb used to describe the act of being lost in thought, daydreaming, or engaging in idle, fanciful thinking.

1. Daydream or fantasizeC1informal

   To be lost in thought, to indulge in idle daydreaming or fantasy.

   In den Wolken schweben

   • She spent the afternoon woolgathering instead of studying.
   • He was woolgathering during the lecture and missed the key points.
   • Stop woolgathering and focus on the task at hand.

   Synonymedaydreamdreammoonmusereverie

   Antonymeattendconcentratefocus