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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of distracted or not mentally present Opposite of not paying attention to something Opposite of intensely preoccupied with, or by, a given topic or emotion Opposite of given to or indulging in daydreaming Opposite of unavailable for meetings Opposite of absent-minded, troubled, distracted Opposite of attentively occupied with Opposite of to be continuously haunted or possessed by something, especially negative emotions, ideas or desires Opposite of absorbed in thought Opposite of puzzled, confused, or bewildered Opposite of to be heavily engrossed or immersed in a given task Opposite of being intent or focused on a goal or objective Opposite of distant and cold in manner (of a person) Opposite of not concentrating or thinking clearly Opposite of completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing (of facilities or services) Opposite of not currently available for use Verb (of a place or position) Opposite of to have occupied Opposite of past tense for to distract, or to occupy or draw one's attention or thoughts … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of distracted or not mentally present alert bored carefree disenthralled disinterested existing indifferent observant thoughtful uninterested unoccupied inattentive absentminded unfocussed abstracted absent unabsorbed inobservant unfocused distracted inactive idle neglectful negligent ignorant detached clear-headed ignoring uncaring oblivious Adjective ▲ Opposite of not paying attention to something attentive attending concentrating observant alert focusedUS focussedUK heedful intent rapt mindful studious acute noticing scrupulous assiduous committed thoughtful aware heeding careful earnest percipient interested responsive vigilant caring obliging regardful concerned diligent perceptive responsible accommodating considerate watchful on guard open-eyed not missing a trick on the ball on the job on the lookout conscious cognizant quick awake wary wide-awake sentient conscientious tuned in sharp on your toes on one's toes paying attention sufficient abundant filled existing complete full more ❯ “I felt we had the makings of a perfect match because she was so attentive to my needs.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of intensely preoccupied with, or by, a given topic or emotion unconcerned uncaring detached indifferent disinterested incurious uncurious uninterested apathetic dispassionate nonchalant uninvolved uncommitted bored passionless neutral impartial blasé phlegmatic unabsorbed perfunctory aloof pococurante disengaged disenchanted impassive unenthusiastic inattentive disenthralled open-minded insouciant unresponsive unprepossessed absent absentminded heedless “What if we were unconcerned with possessions, money or always having the best or biggest?” Adjective ▲ Opposite of given to or indulging in daydreaming alert attentive horrible ordinary real terrible unromantic Adjective ▲ Opposite of unavailable for meetings available accessible free ready at hand on hand unengaged unoccupied inactive unbusy unemployed not busy idle uninhabited disengaged off contactable relaxing uninvolved off work not tied down having a break off duty not tied up not engaged not occupied not working “The doctor is available and will see you now.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of absent-minded, troubled, distracted alert collected composed recollected self-collected self-composed self-possessed unhysterical concentrating Adjective ▲ Opposite of attentively occupied with absent absentminded abstracted distracted inattentive inobservant unabsorbed unfocused unfocussed casual indifferent vacant flexible indefinite soft trivial unconcerned undecided unenthusiastic unfixed unstable weak diffuse scattered diverted sidetracked unobservant unmindful unheeding undiscerning unnoticing unwatchful unperceiving unobserving unthinking nonabsorbed Adjective ▲ Opposite of to be continuously haunted or possessed by something, especially negative emotions, ideas or desires untroubled unruffled undisturbed unperturbed unflappable possessed unshaken unflustered unfazed unagitated unconcerned unbothered nonplussed undismayed unbroken unanxious unstirred relaxed “She was an incredibly strong woman, untroubled by the common stresses and anxieties associated with nursing.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of absorbed in thought superficial casual cursory shallow depthless token unconsidered ignorant thoughtless uncritical fatuous empty peripheral light flippant flimsy inane trivial slapdash inattentive slipshod one-dimensional “Superficial thinkers see little and blame, while deep thinkers see much and commend.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of puzzled, confused, or bewildered clearheaded clear Adjective ▲ Opposite of to be heavily engrossed or immersed in a given task bored disinterested sick uninterested tired jaded weary unconcerned unfocused fed up “A final crescendo appeared to not be forthcoming, and I decided that I was officially bored with the movie.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of being intent or focused on a goal or objective hesitant “They were frustrated by the frequent losses at war with Celobongo and were then hesitant to continue without support.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of distant and cold in manner friendly approachable sociable cordial open warm affable congenial social gregarious outgoing companionable involved amicable amiable accessible genial easy convivial extroverted conversable communicative lively hospitable jovial neighbourlyUK neighborlyUS intimate aware alert clubby clubbable clubable matey attentive chummy good-natured easy-going interested Adjective ▲ (of a person) Opposite of not concentrating or thinking clearly organisedUK organizedUS alert efficient methodical disciplined meticulous orderly analytical controlled sensible prepared coordinated precise structured careful analytic systematic together ordered reasonable logical punctilious well ordered well organized well planned well regulated well-regulated well run well thought out “Our hiring criteria states that we need an employee who is self-motivated, organized, and a team player.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing depressed uninterested bored detached inattentive unaffected uninvolved unmoved disenchanted repulsed sorrowful sullen troubled unhappy left cold turned off Adjective ▲ (of facilities or services) Opposite of not currently available for use available accessible free open unoccupied reachable ready unrestricted unused handy operative unengaged untaken vacant exploitable useable “You should give him a call now while his line is available.” Verb ▲ (of a place or position) Opposite of to have occupied forfeited gave up relinquished surrendered yielded yold forwent abandoned ceded sacrificed lost withwent “We reluctantly forfeited our prime, first-row seats at the concert because we had another urgent matter to attend to.” Verb ▲ Opposite of past tense for to distract, or to occupy or draw one's attention or thoughts 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