wandering mind

Frequency: 6.58.2 per million words

Describes a mind that is not focused or attentive.

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Examples (10)

  • During the lecture, his wandering mind drifted to what he'd have for dinner.
  • Meditation helps to calm a wandering mind and improve focus.
  • She often struggled with a wandering mind when trying to read complex texts.
  • A creative person sometimes has a wandering mind, full of new ideas.
  • Despite her efforts, her wandering mind kept replaying yesterday's conversation.
  • The teacher noticed his wandering mind and asked him a direct question.
  • Having a wandering mind can make it difficult to concentrate on tasks.
  • He found it hard to fall asleep with his wandering mind racing through thoughts.
  • To combat a wandering mind, some people practice mindfulness exercises.
  • Even the most disciplined individuals can experience a wandering mind from time to time.