absently scratch

Examples (10)

• He absently scratched his head, a common habit when he was deep in thought.
• She found herself absently scratching her arm as the lecturer droned on.
• During the tense meeting, he would absently scratch his chin, a tell-tale sign of his anxiety.
• Lost in contemplation, the artist began to absently scratch behind his ear.
• Please try not to absently scratch at the paintwork; it's still wet.
• He was so engrossed in the book that he absently scratched his leg for several minutes.
• The child absently scratched at the pattern on the tablecloth while waiting for dinner.
• It's a nervous tic; she often absently scratches her neck when stressed.
• You might absently scratch an itch without even realizing you're doing it.
• As she stared out the window, she absently scratched the back of her hand.