woolgathering

• Décrit un état de distraction où l'on est plongé dans ses pensées ou ses rêveries; désigne aussi l'action de vagabonder mentalement, sans but ni attention.

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.

   Rêveur, distrait

   • 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.

   Synonymesabsentmindeddaydreamingdistracteddreamyfarawayinattentivemusingobliviouspensivepreoccupied

   Antonymesalertattentivefocusedobservantvigilant

• Nom désignant l'acte de se laisser aller à des rêveries ou à des pensées vagues et distraites, souvent en perdant de vue la tâche en cours.

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

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1. Daydreaming or idle fantasyC2formal

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

   Rêverie éveillée

   • 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.

   Synonymesabsentmindednessbrown studydaydreaminginattentionmusingpreoccupationreverietrance

   Antonymesattentionattentivenessconcentrationfocus

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire l'état d'être plongé dans ses pensées, la rêverie ou la réflexion oisive et fantaisiste.

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.

   Rêvasser

   • 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.

   Synonymesdaydreamdreammoonmusereverie

   Antonymesattendconcentratefocus