absent Definition

1. Not in its or one's expected place; not present.

Thesaurus: gone, missing, truant.
2. Not existing, especially where normally to be expected.

Thesaurus: non-existent.
3. Visibly not paying attention or concentrating.

absented, absenting
1. To stay away from a meeting, gathering, etc.

Form: absent oneself (now always)

In a way which shows one is not paying attention or concentrating.