absent

adjective
  1. Not present in a place, at an occasion, or as part of something. adjective
    She was absent from school due to illness.
    Several members were absent from the meeting.
  2. Showing a lack of attention to what is happening or being said; inattentive. adjective
    He gave an absent nod, not really listening to the conversation.
    Her absent gaze suggested she was lost in thought.
  3. To stay away from a place or event. verb
    He chose to absent himself from the party.
    She absented herself from the meeting.