abstracted
adjective
lost in thought; deeply engrossed or preoccupied.
abstractedness
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a word derived from
abstracted.
Example Sentences
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In these moments, Amewudah-Rivers — who is making her West End debut — displays an impregnable abstractedness that rings true to the stubborn determination of adolescence.
From New York Times ● May 24, 2024
He talked about it, but in snatches, with intervals of abstractedness.
From Born in Exile by George Gissing
He has taught us how the attempt to formulate one all-comprehensive principle—e.g. unity in variety, has led to a barren abstractedness, and that we need in its place a number of more concrete principles.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
She conversed with mature self-possession, yet showed a slight tendency to abstractedness.
From Born in Exile by George Gissing
The real charm of Contarini is in its abstractedness, and consists in being pleased and puzzled at the same moment.
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 556, July 7, 1832 by Various
