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Distracted: meaning, definitions and examples

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distracted

 

[ dɪˈstræktɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

easily losing focus

Having the attention diverted, unable to concentrate or focus on a task.

Synonyms

absentminded, inattentive, preoccupied, unfocused

Examples of usage

  • She was so distracted by her phone that she forgot about the meeting.
  • The students were distracted by the noise outside the classroom.
Context #2 | Verb

to draw away the attention

To prevent someone from giving full attention to something.

Synonyms

detract, disrupt, divert, interrupt

Examples of usage

  • The loud music distracted him from his work.
  • The sudden noise distracted the audience during the performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "distracted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 distraído

🇮🇳 ध्यान भंग होना

🇩🇪 abgelenkt

🇮🇩 terganggu

🇺🇦 відволіканий

🇵🇱 rozproszony

🇯🇵 気が散った

🇫🇷 distrait

🇪🇸 distraído

🇹🇷 dikkati dağılmış

🇰🇷 산만한

🇸🇦 مشتت

🇨🇿 rozptýlený

🇸🇰 rozptýlený

🇨🇳 分心的

🇸🇮 moteno

🇮🇸 utan við sig

🇰🇿 алаңғасар

🇬🇪 გაფანტული

🇦🇿 fikri dağınıq

🇲🇽 distraído

Etymology

The word 'distracted' originates from the Latin word 'distractus' which means 'drawn apart'. It first appeared in the English language in the 15th century. The concept of being distracted has been a common human experience throughout history, as various distractions can disrupt focus and attention.

See also: distract, distractedness, distractibility, distraction.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,252, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.