lost in thought

Idioms and Phrases

Concentrating on or pondering over something. For example, Gwen didn't hear a word you said; she was lost in thought .

Example Sentences

She climbed up the stairs to the top of the tower and found him lost in thought as he looked out the window, an untouched cup of tea sitting on the table next to him.

From Literature

They are all lost in thought and rarely converse with each other.

From Seattle Times

She clutches a fan in her hand and gazes pensively, lost in thought, serene, yet tinged with sadness.

From BBC

His ease around people like Neil Young, Debbie Harry and Jimi Hendrix meant he often caught them in private moments, lost in thought, or playing with their pets - and there's an organic, unposed aesthetic to his work that's impossible to recreate.

From BBC

I’m so lost in thought, I almost don’t see Tim.

From Literature

Related Words

• analytical
• attentive
• cerebral
• earnest
• melancholy
• pensive
• rational
• reasonable
• reflective
• serious
• sober
• studious
• wise