そぞろに

adverb

in spite of oneself; somehow; without knowing why; vaguely

Describes an action or feeling that arises unintentionally, without clear reason, or despite one's intentions. Often used in literary or emotional contexts.

• 彼かれの話はなしを聞きいているうちに、そぞろに涙なみだがこぼれた。

  While listening to his story, tears spilled over in spite of myself.

• 春はるの陽よう気きに誘さそわれて、そぞろに外そとへ出でたくなった。

  Lured by the spring weather, I somehow felt like going outside.