woolgathering

• Descreve o estado de estar absorto em pensamentos ou devaneios; distraído ou desatento.

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.

   Sonhador ou distraído

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabsentmindeddaydreamingdistracteddreamyfarawayinattentivemusingobliviouspensivepreoccupied

   Antônimosalertattentivefocusedobservantvigilant

• Substantivo que designa o ato de devanear, fantasiar ou se entregar a pensamentos vazios, geralmente implicando falta de concentração na tarefa ou situação presente.

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.

   Devaneio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabsentmindednessbrown studydaydreaminginattentionmusingpreoccupationreverietrance

   Antônimosattentionattentivenessconcentrationfocus

• Verbo usado para descrever o estado de estar absorto em pensamentos, devaneios ou reflexões ociosas e fantasiosas.

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.

   Viajar na maionese

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdaydreamdreammoonmusereverie

   Antônimosattendconcentratefocus