You seem to be absent-minded. vs You seem absent-minded.

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different nuances. The phrase 'you seem to be absent-minded' implies that the person appears to be absent-minded at the moment, while 'you seem absent-minded' suggests a general observation of the person's behavior. The choice between them depends on the specific context and the intended meaning.

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You seem to be absent-minded.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone appears to be absent-minded at the moment. It implies a temporary state of mind.

Examples:

You seem to be absent-minded today. Is everything okay?
She seems to be absent-minded during the meeting.

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Unfortunately for Flambeau... I can be absent-minded.
The landlord's very absent minded.
He obeyed me mechanically, absent-minded.
Thanks, I'm so absent-minded.
She is an old dear but a little absent-minded.
You seem to be aware somehow.
Something Washington nor you seem to understand.
You seem to want to hurt me.
You seem to be in distress.
You seem to me as Dian in her orb.
You seem to know everything else.
You seem to havea relatively smart lawyer there.
He doesn't miss a trick and he's not absent-minded.
l told you l was absent-minded.
Yes, you have. I was absent-minded.
You seem to forget a lot these days... the only thing you seem to enjoy is changing my pajamas.
Mr Brown seems to have recovered your furs, which you seem to have left some place yesterday.
You seem to have a real resentment towards her.
You seem to have me confused with my father, Lieutenant Kelly.
You seem to be doing just fine.

Alternatives:

You appear to be absent-minded.
You look absent-minded.
You come across as absent-minded.
You give the impression of being absent-minded.
You strike me as absent-minded.

You seem absent-minded.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to suggest a general observation of someone's behavior, indicating that the person appears to be absent-minded in general.

Examples:

You seem absent-minded most of the time.
He seems absent-minded whenever he's working on multiple tasks.

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Unfortunately for Flambeau... I can be absent-minded.
The landlord's very absent minded.
He obeyed me mechanically, absent-minded.
Thanks, I'm so absent-minded.
She is an old dear but a little absent-minded.
He doesn't miss a trick and he's not absent-minded.
l told you l was absent-minded.
Yes, you have. I was absent-minded.
t was something of an upset, but if you know the professor... you'll know he's slightly absent-minded.
You seem like a problem solver.
You seem so calm about it all.
You seem less hospitable than our last meeting.
You seem affected by the story.
You seem to be aware somehow.
But you seem remarkably at ease.
You seem pretty angry at me.
Because frankly you seem a bit distracted, recently.
You seem awfully confident, Nancy.
Something Washington nor you seem to understand.
You seem healthy, with tremendous physical endurance.

Alternatives:

You appear absent-minded.
You look like you're absent-minded.
You give the impression of being absent-minded.
You strike me as absent-minded.
You come across as absent-minded.

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You seem to be absent-minded. vs You seem absent-minded.