absent-minded professor
The term "absent-minded professor" describes a character, often in fiction, who is so absorbed in their academic interests that they become forgetful or inattentive to everyday matters.
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Definition
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(stereotype, informal)A person deeply focused on their intellectual pursuits, often leading to forgetfulness or inattention to their surroundings.
Example
- He's like an absent-minded professor, always misplacing his keys because he's thinking about his research.
- Her friends call her an absent-minded professor because she often forgets to eat while working on her projects.