1. absent-minded; preoccupied; not paying attention to one’s surroundings
Usage: formal; from French

Examples

• She seemed distrait during the meeting, staring out the window.
• The professor appeared distrait, forgetting where he had placed his notes.
• His distrait manner suggested he was worried about something.
• The usually sharp executive was distrait and made several errors.
• She gave distrait answers to the reporter’s questions.
• The distrait driver nearly missed the turn.