absent

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Absent Definition & Meaning

1. Not present; not existing or available in a particular place or time.

Example: The teacher was absent from school today.

2. Showing a lack of attention or concentration; preoccupied.

Example: The student was absent-minded during the lecture.

3. Not attending or participating in an event, meeting, or activity.

Example: The employee was absent from the meeting due to illness.

4. Lacking a usual or expected feature or quality.

Example: The dish was absent of any seasoning.

5. Not fulfilling a duty or obligation.

Example: The politician was criticized for being absent during the vote.

Examples of the word absent used in sentences.

  • The absence of rain has caused a drought in this region.
  • The teacher noticed that John was absent for a week and decided to call his parents.
  • The abandoned house felt eerie and absent of any signs of life.
  • I had to cancel my trip as my passport was absent from my bag.
  • The bride's father was visibly absent from the wedding, causing much speculation and gossip among the guests.
  • I cannot do the task alone without you. Your absence is making it difficult for me.
  • In his absence, the supervisor assigned me the task of completing the project.
  • The once vibrant community now felt absent of life and energy.
  • The students were warned that being absent from class would result in a drop in their grades.
  • Being absent from your loved ones can be tough, especially during special occasions or festivals.
  • The teacher marked him absent because he came late to class.
  • We had to cancel the picnic as the host was absent from town.
  • The CEO was absent from the meeting due to a prior commitment.
  • The company's profits were lower as sales were absent in the third quarter.
  • The company had to deal with the consequences of the CEO's prolonged absence, which affected their profits and reputation.
  • She felt absent-minded after staying up late the night before.
  • The soldier went absent without leave and was immediately punished.
  • The missing documents resulted in an absent conclusion to the investigation.
  • The team's star player was absent due to an injury, which impacted their performance.
  • His absence during the crucial meeting was felt by the team, as he was the one with the most expertise on the subject.
  • His absence will create a void in our team.
  • My boss is frequently absent from work.
  • My dog is acting very strange, he's absent from his usual bubbly self.
  • Even though he was absent for most of the meeting, he still managed to contribute his ideas.
  • The missing puzzle piece left the picture incomplete and absent of meaning.
  • The museum exhibit was incomplete and felt absent without the featured artwork.
  • The restaurant experience was less enjoyable as the server was absent throughout the meal.
  • The party was slightly dull as many guests were absent due to prior engagements.
  • The medical report indicated that certain vital signs were absent in the patient's body, which was a cause for concern.
  • We cannot overlook the fact that some students are absent from school due to various reasons.
  • Her absent father left a void in her life that she struggled to fill.
  • The movie was boring, and my mind was absent from the plot.
  • The company faced financial struggles due to the absent invoice payments.
  • The museum exhibit was incomplete as several artifacts were absent.
  • The car was in such bad shape that it was absent from the road for weeks until it was repaired.
  • His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
  • Sarah was absent from work yesterday due to a family emergency.
  • The teacher marked me absent for missing yesterday's class.
  • Despite being absent from work for a week, she managed to catch up on all the tasks she missed.
  • The teacher noticed that one of the students was absent from the class and inquired about his well-being.
  • The student was absent from school yesterday due to illness.
  • When we arrived at the party, we noticed that one of our friends was absent.
  • I felt absent-minded after staying up all night studying.
  • The choir's performance was off-key as some singers were absent during the rehearsal.
  • Despite being absent from work for several days, the employee managed to catch up with his deadlines.
  • The player was absent from the game due to an injury.
  • I'm always absent-minded when I'm stressed out.
  • The team struggled in the game due to the star player being absent.
  • His absence at the meeting was conspicuous, as he was an important member of the team.
  • I cannot afford to be absent-minded when I am working on important projects.
  • The company policy states that three consecutive days of absence without notice results in termination.
  • The band was missing their lead singer, who was absent due to a family emergency.
  • Her mind was absent during the lecture, so she missed important information.
  • Despite his absence, the meeting went smoothly.
  • The bride's father was absent at the wedding due to illness.
  • His absence from the family gathering caused tension between relatives.
  • The absence of evidence made it difficult to solve the case.
  • The teacher marked her absent for the third time this week.
  • His absence at the game was noticeable to the team.
  • Despite the absent-minded mistake, she was still a great employee.
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