Synonyms for absent

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1. Not present

   away, missing, elsewhere, gone, gone out, vanished, moved, removed, flown, not at home, not present, out, wanting, lacking, nonexistent, nonattendant, abroad, lost, overseas, out of sight, nowhere to be found, on leave, astray, on vacation, in absentia (Latin), on tour, engaged elsewhere, taken, omitted, truant, on French leave*, AWOL*, playing hooky*, split*.

   Antonyms here*, present, at home.

2. Inattentive

   dreamy, faraway, blank, vacant; see absent-minded.